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

Examples of cobbler in a Sentence

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Laud was also a staple in most homes for cooking, especially for all those pies and cobblers. — Rebecca Maitland, Houston Chronicle, "Nutrition information: What you need to know," 16 Aug. 2019 In the hands of a good cobbler, just about anything is possible: replacing the sole, fixing a broken eyelet or even swapping out a zipper. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Men’s Boots," 31 Oct. 2018 For cocktails, lighter cobblers, cups, and juleps (one containing five different kinds of amaro) are a good starting place. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "A first visit to chef Tiffani Faison’s Orfano," 29 Aug. 2019 Summery-souled, fruity cobblers and crisps have been around since Colonial days, when British and European settlers brought their recipes with them. — Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, "With less sugar, these cobblers, crisps and crumbles let their fruit flavors shine brighter," 15 Aug. 2019 Each chapter offers six to nine recipes, from mix-ahead cocktails to desserts, including a four-berry cobbler. — Dallas News, "Fort Worth foodies and TCU football fans team up for 'Texas Tailgate Cookbook'," 20 Aug. 2019 The goal is to create a beer that brings cherry cobbler to mind (with the oats, granola and sugar creating a crust-like taste) that concludes with a smooth chocolatey finish. — Chris Morris, Fortune, "Goose Island Will Release 8 Bourbon County Variants This Year—and a Collection," 14 Aug. 2019 Cast-iron skillets are a perfect vessel for any number of baked sweets, from cobblers to brownies, and are attractive enough to easily go from the oven to the table. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "7 sweet treats that taste better in a cast-iron pan," 10 June 2019 For me, however, the ultimate summer desserts have got to be cobblers. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Wolfgang Puck: Lighten up your summer dessert with seasonal stone fruit," 17 July 2019

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