Added 9 October 2026
timepiece
/ˈtaɪmpiːs/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about timepiece at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled.
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A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.
His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece.