Definition of WATCHMAKER

watchmaker

Plural: watchmakers

Noun

  • someone who makes or repairs watches
  • A craftsperson or company who makes and/or maintains watchs.
  • God in His role as the creator according to the watchmaker analogy.

Examples

  • The watchmakers of Switzerland were pioneers of screw machine technology.
  • We have the great watchmaker to thank for these glorious sunrises and sunsets.

Origin / Etymology

From watch + maker. Compare clockmaker.

Synonyms

horologer, horologist

Scrabble Score: 24

watchmaker: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
watchmaker: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
watchmaker: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

watchmaker: valid Words With Friends Word