hourglass

[US]/ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/
[UK]/ˈaʊərɡlæs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device used to measure time, consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a narrow neck, containing sand or liquid that flows from one bulb to the other; an object resembling an hourglass, often used in various contexts

Phrases & Collocations

hourglass figure

hourglass shape

hourglass timer

hourglass sand

hourglass design

hourglass style

hourglass effect

hourglass curve

hourglass model

hourglass silhouette

Example Sentences

the hourglass symbolizes the passage of time.

she watched the hourglass as the sand slowly fell.

he turned the hourglass to start the game.

the hourglass is a beautiful decoration.

time seemed to stand still while the hourglass was running.

she used an hourglass to measure the cooking time.

the hourglass reminded him of his childhood.

he bought an hourglass as a gift for her.

they discussed the significance of the hourglass in art.

the hourglass was filled with colorful sand.

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