shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

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Cleat makers are also embracing new types of polymers and synthetic materials that early shoemakers couldn’t have dreamed of. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 For a pair of short films about Veja, the French shoemaker barely shows up. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Beyond its Danish heritage, the shoemaker boasts stamps of approval from stars like Katie Holmes and podiatrists alike. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 June 2026 Even heritage British shoemakers, renowned for robust brogues and monk straps, delved into sleek leather and suede iterations. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoemaker

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoemaker was in the 14th century

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“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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shoemaker

noun
shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs shoes

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Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce Shoemaker (audio)
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist

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