timepiece
pronunciation
How to pronounce timepiece in British English:
UK [ˈtaɪmpi:s]
How to pronounce timepiece in American English:
US [ˈtaɪmˌpis]
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- Noun:
- a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
Word Origin
- timepiece (n.)
- 1765, from time (n.) + piece (n.).
Example
- 1. I wuv this minimal timepiece !
- 2. They can also see their timepiece take shape on screen before requesting the price by e-mail .
- 3. Watchmakers show their prowess not in large clocks , but in the intricate work of a tiny timepiece .
- 4. If you 're planning to buy a nice timepiece for someone in china , you 're best bets are omega , longines , and rolex , which were the three most-searched-for brands in the country .
- 5. As a timepiece , it 's comparable to digital watches circa 1978 : the screen is usually in a black , juice-conserving state , so to check the time you need to press the power button .