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

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

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