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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The Essences come in bottles designed with the help of Swiss watchmakers. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 The luxury Swiss watchmaker will succeed Rolex, who began its timekeeping duties in 2013. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025 Many Swiss watchmakers are committed to maintaining consistent pricing across global markets. Garth Friesen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 State of play: The luxury watchmaker is raising prices on its watches by up to 8% depending on the model, Bloomberg reports. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for watchmaker 

Word History

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 16 Feb. 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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