cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkä-blər How to pronounce cobbler (audio)
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

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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 See all Example Sentences for cobbler 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cobelere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobbler was in the 13th century

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“Cobbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobbler. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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cobbler

noun
cob·​bler ˈkäb-lər How to pronounce cobbler (audio)
1
: a mender or maker of shoes
2
: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust

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