shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər 

: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

Examples of shoemaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoemaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər 

: a person who makes or repairs shoes

Biographical Definition

Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər 

Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist