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

There are the usual suspects that frequent Southern meals during summertime, such as squash casserole, peach cobbler, and deviled eggs. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025

The nose features warm berry cobbler and honeyed granola aromas, complemented by hints of black cherry and brush/forest floor aromas. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Desserts include Butterfinger pie, lemon or lime ice-box pie, sweet-potato pie or peach cobbler. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025

Le Creuset Shallot Baking Dishes (Set of 3) Big into banana bread or apple cobblers this season? —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 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