timepiece
/ˈtaɪmpiːs/ · time·piece
noun
- Any device that measures or registers time; a clock or watch, especially one lacking a chime or other striking mechanism. The antique timepiece on the mantle was a family heirloom.
noun
- A device that displays the time, often used as a decorative item. The timepiece on the wall was a beautiful work of art.
Did you know? The first mechanical timepiece, the Nuremberg Egg, was created in the 15th century and is now considered a masterpiece of horology.