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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No doubt a watchmaker somewhere is secretly plotting to break the record once more, but for now, Williams has the thinnest watch in the world! Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024 Over the years the Swiss watchmakers have partnered with Red Bull and have continued their legacy with Formula 1. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 The Swiss luxury watchmaker first partnered with the sport during its inaugural championship in 2019. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 For years, Ming, like many other watchmakers, had been on a quest to develop a luminous material that could emit a genuine white light. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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