horologue

/hɒrəˈloʊɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who makes or sells clocks, watches, or other time-keeping devices, especially one who is skilled in the craft of clockmaking.

“The horologue was responsible for creating intricate timepieces in the 18th century.”

2. noun

A person who writes or is concerned with the study of time, especially in relation to astronomical phenomena.

“The horologue spent years studying the movements of celestial bodies to create accurate astronomical clocks.”

Synonyms

  • clockmaker
  • horologist

Antonyms

  • chronophobe
  • timeless