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UK//ˈwɒtʃmeɪkə//US//ˈwɑtʃˌmeɪkɚ//

Meaning of Watchmaker

A skilled person who designs, makes, or repairs watches.

In simple words: A person who makes or repairs watches.

Watchmaker in a sentence

  • The watchmaker carefully fixed the intricate gears inside the luxury watch.
  • As a trained watchmaker, she can restore antique watches to perfection.
  • My grandfather was a talented watchmaker and made many beautiful timepieces.
  • The watchmaker's shop was filled with clocks and watches of various designs.
  • To become a watchmaker, you need years of training and precision skills.

How to use Watchmaker

Use 'watchmaker' to refer to someone skilled in creating or fixing timepieces. It's formal but commonly understood.

Grammar pattern

noun + standalone

Memory hint

Think of a 'maker' who designs timepieces, like a watch.

Related words

Collocations with Watchmaker

  • professional watchmaker
  • watchmaker's tools
  • bespoke watchmaker

Synonyms for Watchmaker

  • horologist
  • watch builder
  • timepiece maker

Opposites of Watchmaker

  • destroyer
  • discourager

Common mistakes with Watchmaker

  • Confused with 'watchman' (someone who guards)
  • Using 'watchmaker' to refer to someone who repairs clocks (not always correct)
  • Mispronouncing the term

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Frequently asked questions about Watchmaker

What does Watchmaker mean?

A person who makes or repairs watches.

What is the definition of Watchmaker?

A skilled person who designs, makes, or repairs watches.

How do you use Watchmaker in a sentence?

The watchmaker carefully fixed the intricate gears inside the luxury watch.

Can you give another example of Watchmaker?

As a trained watchmaker, she can restore antique watches to perfection.

What are synonyms for Watchmaker?

Common alternatives include horologist, watch builder, timepiece maker.

What is the opposite of Watchmaker?

Opposite meanings include destroyer, discourager.

What words go with Watchmaker?

It commonly pairs with professional watchmaker, watchmaker's tools, bespoke watchmaker.

What are common mistakes when using Watchmaker?

Confused with 'watchman' (someone who guards) Using 'watchmaker' to refer to someone who repairs clocks (not always correct) Mispronouncing the term

How do you pronounce Watchmaker?

US: //ˈwɑtʃˌmeɪkɚ//, UK: //ˈwɒtʃmeɪkə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Watchmaker?

Use 'watchmaker' to refer to someone skilled in creating or fixing timepieces. It's formal but commonly understood.