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

Peach cobbler is a rotating staple, a nod to the Southern woman who was her father’s immigration sponsor. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The restaurant also offers sweet potato, red velvet and peach cobbler waffles, along with sides such as yams, rice and beans, waffle fries and collard greens. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

The franchise owner is Brian Gatson, who will operate the restaurant devoted to Southern desserts, including cobblers and banana puddings as well as brownies, cinnamon rolls, cookies and milkshakes. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

Inside, archival photographs, sketches, prototypes, and text tell the story of Neapolitan cobbler Salvatore Ferragamo’s rise to fame and fortune. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 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