1. a person who makes or repairs watches and clocks

Examples

• The old watchmaker carefully examined the broken timepiece.
• She apprenticed with a master watchmaker to learn the trade.
• The watchmaker’s shop was filled with tiny gears and springs.
• He took his grandfather’s pocket watch to a skilled watchmaker.
• The watchmaker used a magnifying glass to see the delicate parts.
• Local watchmakers are becoming rare as digital watches dominate the market.