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

Reheat refrigerated cobbler in a 350°F oven until warmed throughout. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

For the summer, the chain briefly brought back its peach cobbler dessert and Bird Dog — both crowd favorites. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025

The piece is a collection of disused shoemaker boxes, once used by cobblers to keep tools, pressed against each other and stacked up, clambering toward the ceiling. —Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025

In true Roxie fashion, expect frozen peach bellinis inspired by the namesake’s peach cobblers. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 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