watchmaker

noun

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər 

ˈwȯch-

: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks

watchmaking

ˈwäch-ˌmā-kiŋ 

ˈwȯch-

noun

Examples of watchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The watchmaker still reigns as the largest brand on Chrono24, accounting for 31 percent of sales volume in Q2 of this year. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

Of course, there’s a near-infinite amount of watch styles to add to your collection, but only a few watchmakers have truly achieved legendary status within the world of horology. — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz has immortalized her designs with the Grand Feu enameling technique on four signature watch models, as has designer Salome Petviashvili — Rusudan’s sister — in a collection of luxury silk scarves. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for watchmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

watchmaker

noun

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər 

ˈwȯch-

: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks

watchmaking

-kiŋ 

noun