watchmaker

noun

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ainslie, an ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker, tested its new Yacht-Master 42 model made with lightweight titanium and wears it while competing. Erin Carlson, Town & Country, 16 May 2023 Only seven pink-on-pink models have the Swiss watchmaker’s earlier signature. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 May 2023 Best Electric Razors Casio Men's G-Shock Move GBD-H2000 $399 at Amazon The latest release from G-Shock, the Move GBDH2000 is the watchmaker's flagship multi-sport fitness watch. John Thompson, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023 The limited-edition timepiece was made in collaboration with independent Irish watchmaker Stephen McDonnell and dropped in a number of variations from 18-karat gold to platinum. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2023 Rolex has always been a favorite brand among top athletes and artists alike, and James and Khaled both wearing this watch in quick succession may point to the watchmaker’s more outrageous designs enjoying a moment in the spotlight. Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2023 Japanese watchmaker Seiko is known for making great value watches, and this model certainly foots the bill. Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023 The father was a watchmaker and the mother a seamstress. Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2022 Production lines will be installed gradually, according to the watchmaker. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of watchmaker was in 1630

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“Watchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchmaker. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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watchmaker

noun
watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking noun

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