watchmaker

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noun (1)

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

watchmaking

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noun (2)

: the work or occupation of a watchmaker

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The world’s largest watch fair, which runs like clockwork in Geneva every April, will return next year with an even more impressive lineup that includes three new luxury watchmakers. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 The actor is hosting Breitling’s celebration of the return of the Chronomat, one of the watchmaker’s signature collections. Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 In plain view is the 910P movement and its 238 components, a descendant of the watchmaker’s now-iconic 9P movement launched in 1957. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Swatch’s release of a collaborative pocket watch with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet drew hundreds of people to SouthPark before the doors even opened last weekend. Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for watchmaker

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 24 Jun. 2026.

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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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