watchmaker

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noun (1)

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər 

ˈwȯch-

: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks

watchmaking

ˈwäch-ˌmā-kiŋ 

ˈwȯch-

noun

watchmaking

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noun (2)

: the work or occupation of a watchmaker

Examples of watchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Royal Oak series dates back to 1972, when the Swiss watchmaker first introduced an elevated stainless steel sport watch. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

The watchmaker has just unveiled two monochromatic limited editions to honor half a century of Gérald Genta’s famed timepiece, Reference 1832. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot has collaborated with the likes of Shepard Fairey, Richard Orlinski, Daniel Arsham, and Takashi Murakami. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Pattinson recently became a campaign ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre — a brand previously worn by Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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