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

Translation: no unexpected moth holes or trying to find time to visit the cobbler. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024

Fish fillets from my brother, peaches for a future cobbler, and biscuits ideal for Sunday brunch added to the sumptuous tableau. —Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Nov. 2024

Fruit Cobbler There's no more delicious way to take advantage of the season's bounty than by turning it into a cobbler. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024

Peach cobbler lipstick shades (with blush to match), bumped ginger bobs, and decorated nail plates are peak autumnal beauty. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 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