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

Perdue also gets her shoes fixed by cobblers, rather than buying new pairs. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025

Many of you said your buffet tables were filled with pies, cobblers, and cakes. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

The desserts — peach cobbler, banana pudding or vanilla ice cream — tamp down the burn. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025

Nothing pairs better with a cobbler dish (especially peach) than a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream, which, according to their menu, guests can add to their order for an extra $5. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 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