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
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A device for telling the time, such as a clock or watch.
"The antique timepiece still kept perfect time."
"His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece."
How to use timepiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for a clock or watch.
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Word forms
- Plural
- timepieces
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Etymology
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.
