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

There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

In cakes, crisps, and cobblers, a slightly softer apple can work well too. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

To explain that connection, van Osselaer pointed to buying shoes from a village cobbler 200 years ago. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Peach cobbler is a rotating staple, a nod to the Southern woman who was her father’s immigration sponsor. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

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