clockhouse

/ˈklɒkhaʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A house or building containing a public clock, especially one that strikes the hours.

“The village’s clockhouse stood tall at the town square, watching over the community for generations.”

2. noun

A large or impressive clock, especially one housed in a building.

“The grand clockhouse in the city’s center marked the entrance to its historic district.”

Synonyms

  • clock tower
  • timekeeper

Antonyms

  • stopwatch
  • timer