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Definition of watchmaker

watchmaker

/ˈwɑːtʃˌmeɪ.kɚ/
watch · mak · er
Plural:watchmakers
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watchmaker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An artisan or technician who makes, repairs, and maintains watches and other timepieces.

Example

"The master watchmaker carefully examined the intricate gears of the antique pocket watch under a magnifying loupe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While traditionally referring to an artisan who crafts timepieces entirely from scratch, in modern contexts the term is also widely used to describe highly skilled technicians who repair, assemble, and service watches.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English in the late 15th to early 16th century, compounding 'watch' (a portable timepiece) and 'maker' (from the verb 'make'), arising alongside the invention of personal, portable clocks in Europe.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Watchmaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/watchmaker
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