cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkä-blər 

1

: a mender or maker of shoes and often of other leather goods

2

archaic : a clumsy workman

3

: a tall iced drink consisting usually of wine, rum, or whiskey and sugar garnished with mint or a slice of lemon or orange

4

: a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust

Examples of cobbler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strawberries are delicious in cobblers, trifles, and crisps. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025

Treats included mini peach cobblers, banana pudding shots and bite-size sweet potato pies. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025

This cross between a cobbler and a cake is one of our favorite warm-weather desserts. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025

At the time of the addition, the bottom floors of the building were occupied by local shops, such as a cobbler and drugstore, while the second floor was used as residential space, the partnership said. —Alessia Sandala, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cobelere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkäb-lər 

1

: a mender or maker of shoes

2

: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust