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 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

Other top watchmakers swiftly followed suit, with blue dials becoming a staple across collections. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Highlights include Platinum Sponsor Charles Oudin, a historic French watchmaker, alongside museum-quality vintage pieces from brands like Tiffany and Cartier, and coveted watches from Rolex. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

These are employees of Swiss Timing, a sister company of Swiss watchmakers Tissot, first responsible for calculating the Tour’s time gaps in 1988. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 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