noun
watchmaker
WAWCH-may-kuh
Watchmaker (noun) means a craftsperson who builds and repairs watches. Example: “The old watchmaker repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools.”
noun
1
A craftsperson who builds and repairs watches.
"The old watchmaker repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools."
"The watchmakers of Switzerland were pioneers of screw machine technology."
How to use watchmaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is making or repairing watches.
Easily confused with
clockmaker
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Word forms
- Plural
- watchmakers
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The old _____ repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools.
Etymology
From watch + maker.
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What does “watchmaker” mean?
The word “watchmaker” means a craftsperson who builds and repairs watches. In plain terms, someone whose trade is making or repairing watches.
How do you pronounce “watchmaker”?
“Watchmaker” is pronounced WAWCH-may-kuh (/ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “watchmaker” in a sentence?
Here is “watchmaker” used in a sentence: “The old watchmaker repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools.”
What part of speech is “watchmaker”?
“Watchmaker” is a noun.
