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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Becks, who has been an ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker for nearly a decade, rocked a unique Black Bay Chrono courtside on day one of the championship. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 July 2025 The Swiss watchmaker has been the official timepiece of 007 since 1995, embodying the spy’s impeccable style and use of cutting-edge technology. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Tons of steel and glass whirl with a precision that would make Swiss watchmakers envious. Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025 Nicole Kidman has been a longtime collaborator and campaign star for Omega, often attending events on behalf of the Swiss luxury watchmaker. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for watchmaker

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First Known Use

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 10 Jul. 2025.

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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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