cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkä-blər How to pronounce cobbler (audio)
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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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 See All Example Sentences for cobbler

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cobelere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobbler was in the 13th century

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“Cobbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobbler. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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cobbler

noun
cob·​bler ˈkäb-lər How to pronounce cobbler (audio)
1
: a mender or maker of shoes
2
: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust

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