timepiece

American  

[tahym-pees] / ˈtaɪmˌpis /

noun

1. an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; times; chronometer.

2. a clock or a watch.

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timepiece British  

/ ˈtaɪmˌpiːs /

noun

1. any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time

2. a device which indicates the time but does not strike or otherwise audibly mark the hours

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Etymology

Origin of timepiece

First recorded in 1755–65; time + piece

Example Sentences

This compilation of 76 watches includes Paul Newman’s Rolex and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Tiffany & Co. timepiece he wore to the Yalta Conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

The auctioneers called it "a timepiece of almost mythical status, it stands as the ultimate convergence of historical significance, design mastery, mechanical innovation, and rarity".

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Goldin, a leading sports and pop culture memorabilia auction house, sold the engraved timepiece as part of its inaugural music memorabilia auction, which closed Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

But the watch, that pesky timepiece, something about it sparks Alice’s attention, so much so that it draws her into a portal to another place.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

The perfect timepiece ticks, and in that small space between seconds the fancy has turned to fact.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver