Synonyms

watchmaker

American

[woch-mey-ker] / ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪ kər /

noun

a person whose occupation it is to make and repair watches.

watchmaker British

/ ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkə /

noun

a person who makes or mends watches

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Other Word Forms

watchmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of watchmaker

First recorded in 1620–30; watch + maker

Example Sentences

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Historical examples, such as Swiss watchmakers and US automakers, show how industries adapt to technological shifts.

From Barron's

Switzerland’s export-oriented economy, which is home to luxury watchmakers and pharmaceutical companies, was hit hard by U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Designed by luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, the bejewelled timepiece has sculpted figures of a lion and a Bengal tiger placed around Anant's statue seated on a chair.

From BBC

But he is growing old, and wonders what will become of the line of Singh watchmakers once he’s gone.

From The Wall Street Journal

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