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

Our new favorite dump cake tastes like a cross between a gooey pecan pie and a buttery, cakey cobbler. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

In true Roxie fashion, expect frozen peach bellinis inspired by the namesake’s peach cobblers. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025

Toss it into your favorite salad, bake it into a cobbler, or serve fresh slices as is to remind everyone that #teambonrad is endgame. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025

Use these adorable mini baking bowls to make pot pies, cobbler, fill with candy, or use for toppings when serving a family-style meal. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025

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