cobbler
2 synonyms for cobbler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who repairs or makes shoes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
shoemaker
deep-dish pie
How to use cobbler
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
peach cobbler
the village cobbler
Etymology
From Middle English cobeler, a word for a shoe-mender whose exact origin is lost; the verb "cobble" (to patch roughly) may actually have come later, from this word rather than the other way round.
Full origin of cobbler →Frequently asked questions
What does “cobbler” mean?
The word “cobbler” means a person who repairs or makes shoes. In plain terms, someone who fixes shoes for a living, or, in food, a baked fruit dessert with a thick topping.
How do you pronounce “cobbler”?
“Cobbler” is pronounced KOB-luh (/ˈkɑblɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cobbler” in a sentence?
Here is “cobbler” used in a sentence: “The cobbler resoled my old boots for a few pounds.”
What part of speech is “cobbler”?
“Cobbler” is a noun.
Where does the word “cobbler” come from?
The word “cobbler” comes from Middle English. From Middle English cobeler, a word for a shoe-mender whose exact origin is lost; the verb "cobble" (to patch roughly) may actually have come later, from this word rather than the other way round.
How many meanings does “cobbler” have?
“Cobbler” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who repairs or makes shoes.
