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

Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios. —Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026

This savory cobbler uses frozen veggies for ultimate ease. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

There’s dessert on the menu, too, with sweet options including banana pudding, peach and apple cobbler, bread pudding, and pecan and sweet potato pie. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026

The number of cobblers shops has dropped from over 100,000 in the 1930s to roughly 3,500–5,000 in U.S. today due to fast fashion, but the remaining cobblers like Pogos are in demand. —Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026

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