shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər 

: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

Examples of shoemaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gorgeous testaments to craft In June, Italian high-end shoemaker Santoni put out a hefty new hardcover with book publisher Assouline. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 13 June 2025

Nair donned a violet Chanel haute couture tweed dress coat paired with sandals from couture shoemaker Maison Massaro and a violet felt hat from Maison Michel, both companies that are owned by the French luxury brand. —Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 June 2025

Opening May 31 at The Grove in Los Angeles, the immersive retail experience marks a new chapter for the 250-year-old German shoemaker — one that goes beyond sandals and into skin care for the feet. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025

The shoemaker reported a record $9 billion in revenue last year, though the deal comes in a precarious period for retailers amid tariffs. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoemaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər 

: a person who makes or repairs shoes

Biographical Definition

Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər 

Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist