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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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 Reheat refrigerated cobbler in a 350°F oven until warmed throughout. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 For the summer, the chain briefly brought back its peach cobbler dessert and Bird Dog — both crowd favorites. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025 The piece is a collection of disused shoemaker boxes, once used by cobblers to keep tools, pressed against each other and stacked up, clambering toward the ceiling. Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 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

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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