The gold timepiece never goes out of style.
Source: tatoeba (8985186)
Timepiece
/ˈtaɪmpiːs/
Synonyms for "timepiece" (68 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Noun(4 words)
alarm clockalarm watchastronomical clockatomic clockbig benbox chronometercalendar clockcalendar watchchronographchronometer
Strong matches (20)
Noun(3 words)
chronopherchronoscopeclepsydraclockclock movementclocksclockworkscuckoo clockdialdigital clockdigital watchelectric clockelectronic clockgnomongrandfather clockhalf-hour glasshalf-minute glass
Related words (34)
horologehorologiumhourglasshunterindependent-seconds watchisochrononjourneymanmarine chronometermetronomerepeatersandglasssundialtelltaletickertime switchtimekeepertimepiecestimerturnipwatch
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Noun(11 words)
horologemetronometickerstime readertime-keepertimekeeperstimervintage timepiecewatchwatcheswristwatches
Adjective(1 words)
swedish klocka
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: timekeeper, alarm clock, alarm watch, antique clock, antique watch.
- Sentence evidence is available for timepiece, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "timepiece".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "timepiece"
Keep "timepiece" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "timepiece" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "timepiece", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "timepiece" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesartifactdevicehorology artifactinstrumentmeasuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemobjecttimekeeping device
More specific
8 entriesantique pocket watchchronometerfob watchgrandfather clockmantel clockpocket watchvintage wristwatchwristwatch
Collocations
6 entriesantique timepieceluxury timepiecemechanical timepiecepocket timepiecequartz timepiecewrist timepiece
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled.
Source: wiktionary
An interesting feature of the church is the invisible clock, which you can hear thumping away as you enter. Constructed in 1525, it is one of the oldest timepieces in England. It chimes the hours and the quarters, and every three hours it plays a hymn. But it has no faces.
Source: wiktionary
His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "timepiece"?
Closest matches include timekeeper, alarm clock, alarm watch, antique clock, antique watch.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "timepiece"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.