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

A craftsperson who builds and repairs watches.

"The old watchmaker repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools."

How to use watchmaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is making or repairing watches.

Easily confused with

clockmaker

Word forms

watchmakers plural

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The old _____ repaired the antique pocket watch with tiny tools.

Etymology

From watch + maker.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for watchmaker

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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