shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

Examples of shoemaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Across the hall was the shoemakers’ shop, lined floor to ceiling with cardboard shoeboxes. Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Even heritage British shoemakers, renowned for robust brogues and monk straps, delved into sleek leather and suede iterations. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoemaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoemaker was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near shoemaker

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Cite this Entry

“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

shoemaker

noun
shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs shoes

Biographical Definition

Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce Shoemaker (audio)
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist

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