shoemaker
noun
a person who makes or mends shoes.
shoemaker
1 American
[shoo-may-ker]
/ ˈʃuˈmeɪ kər /
noun
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shoemakers
plural
Shoemaker
2
American
[shoo-may-ker]
/ ˈʃuˌmeɪ kər /
noun
shoemaker
British
/ ˈʃuːˌmeɪkə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of shoemaker
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at shoe, maker
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The weak controls aren’t a good look, evoking the old proverb about the shoemaker whose children go barefoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
"There's a bit of everybody here," says shoemaker Chris Francis, the custodian of the famous feet molds.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 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
The shoemaker occasionally made house calls, but his customers mostly came to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
The shoemaker danced her around the room, holding her appropriately and closing his eyes.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
"I am worried with the news that's coming out that we are not seeing a deal that will benefit our community at the very least," Mayor Matthew Shoemaker said.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“The estate bears the name Shoemaker originally gave his villa, ‘Cedar Cliff’—a designation that eventually defined the very road on which it stands.”
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
The aftermath of that 1986 race was less kind, although nobody could take away what Shoemaker had accomplished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
“I am excited for women’s basketball to get the support that men’s gets,” Shoemaker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Monica’s host “mother,” Mrs. Shoemaker, was a substitute teacher at our school.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
That confidence comes in contrast to other shoemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
"I'm finding more and more celebrities wanting shoes for free, which is just killing shoemakers like me," said Francis.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
The verdict of the expert shoemakers Politico consulted: He is probably wearing lifts, yes.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2023
In a Politico report Tuesday, three expert shoemakers weighed in on what they think about the governor’s boots, and all three said he is probably wearing height boosters.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
Besides, few shoemakers will do repairs, or if they do, you have to wait four months for your shoes, which might very well have disappeared in the meantime.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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