Meaning of the word cobbler in English

What does cobbler mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cobbler

US /ˈkɑː.blɚ/

UK /ˈkɒb.lər/

a person whose trade is making or repairing shoes

Example:

•

I took my worn-out boots to the cobbler for repair.

•

The cobbler carefully stitched the torn leather.

Synonym:

shoemaker bootmaker

a fruit dessert with a thick, cake-like or biscuit-like topping, typically baked in a deep dish

Example:

•

For dessert, we had a warm apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

•

Strawberry cobbler is a classic summer treat.