watchmaker

noun

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

Examples of watchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anya Taylor-Joy has rocked a lot of daring looks on her way to fashion icon status, while being the standard-bearer for classic elegance as a global ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre and Christian Dior. Booth Moore, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 The world time complication was invented by Genevan watchmaker Louis Cottier in 1931, which ended up being adopted by numerous brands, including Patek Philippe in 1937. Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Omega, the Swiss watchmaker of choice throughout this awards season, dominated television’s biggest night, with five fellas wearing Seamasters, De Ville Tresors, and the like. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024 And Ferrier easily made our recent list of the 25 greatest independent watchmakers in the world. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchmaker 

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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 11 Oct. 2024.

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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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