shoemaker
noun
a person who makes or mends shoes.
shoemaker
1 American
[shoo-mey-ker]
/ ˈʃuˈmeɪ kər /
noun
Shoemaker
2
American
[shoo-mey-ker]
/ ˈʃuˌmeɪ kər /
noun
shoemaker
British
/ ˈʃuːˌmeɪkə /
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shoemaker
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at shoe, maker
Example Sentences
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"There's a bit of everybody here," says shoemaker Chris Francis, the custodian of the famous feet molds.
From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025
A shoemaker in town constructed the ball out of double-twisted woolen yarn, covered in calf’s skin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
UK call-centre firm Ventrica, which works with brands such as shoemaker Clarks, fashion chain New Look and McDonald's, opened an operation in South Africa in 2022.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
He was the go-to shoemaker for country western stars, Vegas showgirls, Hollywood movie stars, gospel singers and casino owners.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
The Windblown were represented by the Pentoshi nobleman known as the Tattered Prince, the Long Lances by Gylo Rhegan, who looked more shoemaker than soldier and spoke in murmurs.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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