timepiece

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmpiːs/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

Etymology

From time + piece.

In classic literature

Synonyms

timekeeper, horologe

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
measuring instrument
Narrower (hyponyms)
atomic clock, sandglass, clock, timer, watch, sundial

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