hourglass
What is another word for hourglass? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A timekeeping device with two glass bulbs joined by a narrow neck, through which sand trickles from top to bottom.
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How to use hourglass
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hourglass figure
hourglass cursor
Etymology
From hour + glass.
Full origin of hourglass →Frequently asked questions
What does “hourglass” mean?
The word “hourglass” means a timekeeping device with two glass bulbs joined by a narrow neck, through which sand trickles from top to bottom. In plain terms, a sand-timer, or the "please wait" cursor icon on older computer systems.
How do you pronounce “hourglass”?
“Hourglass” is pronounced OW-uhg-lahs (/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hourglass” in a sentence?
Here is “hourglass” used in a sentence: “He flipped the hourglass to time the chess move.”
What part of speech is “hourglass”?
“Hourglass” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hourglass” have?
“Hourglass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a timekeeping device with two glass bulbs joined by a narrow neck, through which sand trickles from top to bottom.
Related words
tempus fugit
