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timepiece

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈtaɪmpiːs/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.

A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: timekeeper, horologe

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

Narrower terms: atomic clock, clock, sandglass, sundial, timer, watch, ticker

History

Etymology

From time + piece.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: czasomierz — timekeeping device lacking a chime or striking mechanism
  • Polish: zegar — timekeeping device lacking a chime or striking mechanism