shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

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Opening May 31 at The Grove in Los Angeles, the immersive retail experience marks a new chapter for the 250-year-old German shoemaker — one that goes beyond sandals and into skin care for the feet. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025 The shoemaker reported a record $9 billion in revenue last year, though the deal comes in a precarious period for retailers amid tariffs. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 And for those drawn to minimalism with a slightly avant-garde edge, French shoemaker Jacques Solovière strikes that perfect balance. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 At the time, Nike and several brands like popular shoemaker Birkenstock cut ties with Amazon due to rising concerns around counterfeit products on the company’s sprawling third-party marketplace. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoemaker was in the 14th century

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“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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shoemaker

noun
shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs shoes

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Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce Shoemaker (audio)
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist

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