Timepiece (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument or device for keeping time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The antique timepiece on the mantle had been passed down through generations of the family.
- She carefully wound the intricate timepiece every morning to keep it accurate.
- The pocket watch was a beautiful example of a timepiece from the 19th century.
- The timepiece on the wall was a simple digital clock that displayed the time in bold numbers.
- The luxury timepiece on his wrist was a status symbol among his colleagues.