noun
shoemaker
SHOO-mayk
Shoemaker (noun) means a person who makes or repairs shoes. Example: “The old shoemaker on the corner had been mending boots for forty years.”
noun
1
A person who makes or repairs shoes.
"The old shoemaker on the corner had been mending boots for forty years."
"The diseases of shoemakers receive attention as well as the toxicology of shoepolish."
— W. R. D (1911)
How to use shoemaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is making or fixing shoes; also called a cobbler.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shoemakers
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Etymology
From Middle English shomaker, from shoe + maker.
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What does “shoemaker” mean?
The word “shoemaker” means a person who makes or repairs shoes. In plain terms, someone whose trade is making or fixing shoes; also called a cobbler.
How do you pronounce “shoemaker”?
“Shoemaker” is pronounced SHOO-mayk (/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “shoemaker” in a sentence?
Here is “shoemaker” used in a sentence: “The old shoemaker on the corner had been mending boots for forty years.”
What part of speech is “shoemaker”?
“Shoemaker” is a noun.
Where does the word “shoemaker” come from?
The word “shoemaker” comes from Middle English. From Middle English shomaker, from shoe + maker.
