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 devotion to cobbler is something to be admired. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025

Polished tannins and full mouthfeel supply a gorgeous backdrop for flavors of black cherry, blackberry cobbler, and black olive tapenade with a soft note of cigar box that lingers on the expressive finish. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024

Get The Recipe 20 of 20 Banana Coconut Cobbler The classic banana cobbler gets a surprisingly delicious wake-up call with the addition of cardamom, lime, and coconut milk. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024

Big into banana bread or apple cobblers this season? —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024

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