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

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Each town was equipped with livery stables, blacksmiths, grocers, banks, dry goods, and shops to house shoemakers, broom makers, harness makers and so on. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The firm upgraded Wolverine World Wide, which owns the Merrell and Saucony shoemaker brands, to buy from hold. Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 Salvatore Ferragamo Italian designer and luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo has agreed with its chief executive officer, Marco Gobbetti, to part ways, effective March 6. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Wolverine World Wide — Shares gained 7% after Stifel upgraded the company , which owns the Merrell and Saucony shoemaker brands, to buy from hold. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoemaker 

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

shoemake

shoemaker

Shoemaker

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“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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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