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timepiece

noun

ˈtīm-ˌpēs

Definition of timepiece

as in clock

a device to measure time the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial

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Recent Examples of timepiece Mechanical watches, however, are rarely seen during competition, particularly in a sport where a timepiece could be subjected to the shocks of sliding, diving for a ball or being hit by a pitch. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 But that doesn’t diminish its staying power as one of the most reliable timepieces in the Omega lineup. — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Ahead, timeless additions to get your timepiece collection going. — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Glass, metal, and some enamel lids can all serve as the foundation for a decorative timepiece. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timepiece

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clock

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Inserra received a Gatorade bath from his players with a few seconds left in the running clock win.

— Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The display is clear enough to read from across a room, small enough to sit unobtrusively on a desk or kitchen bench, and far more interesting than another anonymous black LCD clock.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of clock

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