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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hourglass

/ˈaʊərɡlɑːs/ noun · British & US
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What does hourglass mean?

noun

A time-measuring device with two bulbs connected by a narrow neck, the sand flowing from the top bulb to the bottom as it turns.

Example

"The hourglass on the wall measured the time it took for the sand to flow from top to bottom."

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