sandglass

noun

Definition of sandglassnext
as in hourglass

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  1. hourglass
  2. sundial
  3. water clock
Noun
  • In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hourglass
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  • In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Epstein significantly expanded the living spaces, adding a larger pool, new cabanas, a massive sundial and a bizarre temple-like structure overlooking the island’s southwest coast.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Our junior suite overlooked the 18th-century-style garden, where a life-sized statue of James Joyce doubles as a sundial.
    — Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of sundial
Noun
  • Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
  • His intricate water clocks and automata were not only practical but also visually appealing.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of water clock
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“Sandglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandglass. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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