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

But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

The watchmakers are increasingly speaking with one loud voice. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

The watchmaker is seeking to protect its new creation through 13 patent applications, seven of which relate to the chiming mechanism. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025

Prior to heading the specialist watchmakers, Perrin was Cartier’s executive vice president of sales, international commercial director, and prior to that, served for more than four years as Cartier North America’s president and CEO. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025

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