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Definition of shoemaker

shoemaker

/ˈʃuːˌmeɪ.kɚ/
shoe · mak · er
Plural:shoemakers
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shoemaker Lexical Profile

shoemaker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A craftsperson or manufacturer whose occupation is making or repairing shoes and other footwear.

Example

"The local shoemaker measured her feet carefully before crafting a custom pair of leather boots."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Historically, a "shoemaker" (or cordwainer) crafted new footwear from fresh leather, whereas a "cobbler" strictly repaired worn shoes; in modern usage, however, the two terms are often used interchangeably.

• Nearby Words

shoehorn
shoelace
shoeless
shoemaker
shoemaking
shoeshine
shoeshiner

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English around the late 14th century (as 'shomaker') by combining Old English 'scoh' (shoe) with 'makere' (maker).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shoemaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shoemaker
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