noun

timepiece

TYM-pees

Timepiece (noun) means a device for telling the time, such as a clock or watch. Example: “The antique timepiece still kept perfect time.”

noun

A device for telling the time, such as a clock or watch.

"The antique timepiece still kept perfect time."

How to use timepiece

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal word for a clock or watch.

timepieces plural

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The antique _____ still kept perfect time.

A compound of time + piece.

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What does “timepiece” mean?

The word “timepiece” means a device for telling the time, such as a clock or watch. In plain terms, a formal word for a clock or watch.

How do you pronounce “timepiece”?

“Timepiece” is pronounced TYM-pees (/ˈtaɪmpiːs/ in IPA).

How do you use “timepiece” in a sentence?

Here is “timepiece” used in a sentence: “The antique timepiece still kept perfect time.”

What is another word for “timepiece”?

Words with a similar meaning to “timepiece” include chronograph, chronometer, metronome, timekeeper, time-keeper and timer.

What part of speech is “timepiece”?

“Timepiece” is a noun.

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