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

Based on a prototype that Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier, who famously invented the world time mechanism, is believed to have made in 1954, Ref. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

The Swiss watchmaker and the Met marked the culmination of their inaugural artisan residency on Friday, unveiling three works that extend traditional craft into new forms of expression. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The brand also has historic appeal; it was established in 1755 and is the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation. — Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 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