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

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

His father, grandfather and great-grandfather were watchmakers. — Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 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