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

Disneyland has announced a host of new food options coming to the park this week, including blueberry cobbler doughnuts at Lamplight Lounge and a Philly cheesesteak at Pym Test Kitchen. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026

This isn't your average cobbler. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

Serve the cobbler with ice cream or just as is. —Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

Fresh pans of cobbler come out of the oven as people gather inside and outside to enjoy a taste. —Nakell Williams, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

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