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

Keep the filling simple and classic with nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. Peaches, plums, berries – cobblers are the ultimate addition to every summer dessert. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 June 2025

Plus, they’re known for their impressive, large size—perfect for a sweet, juicy bite, or for that delicious blackberry cobbler. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025

Summer cobbler: Juniper & Ivy is collaborating with Feeding San Diego to help those in need. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025

Fruit for cobblers, corn on the cob, squash for days, and herbs aplenty fill our bags at the farmers’ market. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 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