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

That bold hue appears on the day and date display—something not all watchmakers bother to do—as well as on the three chronograph counters, the hour and minute markers, and the rubber strap. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

The Met and Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin have unveiled three original works created during the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vacheron Constantin Artisan Residency. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2026

The brand’s watchmakers will check each piece against company records for authenticity and assess its condition. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 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