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Time is kept with a clepsydra, an antique clock consisting of a coconut shell with a hole in it floating in a bucket of water.
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Paul Salopek, History & Culture, 4 Dec. 2020
Paul Salopek, History & Culture, 4 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clepsydra
Noun
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The first sundials and water clocks were determined to have been used in 1200 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Days sometimes may feel like mere hours when times are good, and the moments may barely tick by in a dull day, but the passage of Earth around the sun hasn’t changed in an easily measurable way since humans first started using sundials.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
31 July 2025
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For the newly initiated, there is subtle messaging around the use of refillable water stations or reusing towels and linens, notes on sustainable shopping printed on hangers in closets, and a sand hourglass timer in the shower to help reduce water waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gold and red blooms against the black backdrop add just enough contrast, while the hourglass silhouette strikes a balance between sexy and refined.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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The first sundials and water clocks were determined to have been used in 1200 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Clepsydra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clepsydra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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