cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkä-blər 

1

: a mender or maker of shoes and often of other leather goods

2

archaic : a clumsy workman

3

: a tall iced drink consisting usually of wine, rum, or whiskey and sugar garnished with mint or a slice of lemon or orange

4

: a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust

Examples of cobbler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu in its other locations has everything from peach cobbler waffles to shrimp and grits to Caribbean jerk lamb chops. —Steph Solis, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025

Many cherish the heirloom recipes passed down from their grandparents—pecan pralines, peach cobbler, and of course, coveted cakes. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025

For dessert, the newlyweds served sweet potato pie, cobbler and, of course, slices of their wedding cake, a raspberry stout confection made by Wilson. —Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

She’s fed her fans since 2008 with recipes for homemade cookies and cobblers, mouthwatering photos, and cakes decorated with Drake lyrics. —Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cobelere

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cobbler

noun

cob·​bler ˈkäb-lər 

1

: a mender or maker of shoes

2

: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust