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

Examples of cobbler in a Sentence

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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