cobbler

noun

cob·bler | \ ˈkä-blər

Definition of cobbler

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

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Salvatore Ferragamo , another luxury cobbler, is struggling to attract the young Chinese shoppers that now drive demand in the sector and faces potential succession issues following the death of the founder’s widow in October. — Carol Ryan, WSJ, "Luxury Deals Will Be Made in Italy," 16 Nov. 2018 Classic Hong Kong tailors like Ascot Chang are on regular rotation, as are Spanish cobblers Carmina, and cult Japanese sock-makers Tabio. — Janice Leung Hayes, Condé Nast Traveler, "22 Best Shops in Hong Kong," 4 Mar. 2018 Most repairs are performed at a 20,000-square-foot repair shop in Queens that employs 50 cobblers. — Anne Kadet, WSJ, "The Cobbler Business Has a Lot of Heart, but Fewer Souls These Days," 21 Aug. 2018 According to medieval records, at least one Frenchman—a cobbler—was executed as punishment for his striped garb in 1310. — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, "To Make Stripes Feel Fresh, Layer Them Wantonly," 31 Jan. 2019 At the top of the stairs a shrinelike showcase holds the tools of Filippo, Della Valle's grandfather, a reminder of the family's cobbler origins. — Alessandra Ilari, Town & Country, "Captain Italia," 7 Aug. 2014 Let the cobbler cool for about 30 minutes to firm up. — Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, "Food52.com writer Kristen Miglore’s book ‘Genius Desserts’ includes several sweet Seattle specialties," 27 Nov. 2018 Try a sherry cobbler or a New York sour—classics for a reason—or inquire about a favorite. — Alex Van Buren, Condé Nast Traveler, "21 Best Bars in New York City," 1 Mar. 2018 For dessert, nothing beats fresh blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. — Heidi Mitchell, House Beautiful, "This Lake Michigan House Was Built With Summertime In Mind," 16 Aug. 2018

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