shoemaker
noun
shoe·mak·er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər 
: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Constructing the shoes this way allows the shoemaker to avoid using an additional layer of lining to help stiffen the shoe. 
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 The insole is emblazoned with a special-edition Off-White c/o Church’s logo that shows the shoemaker’s name surrounded by hand figures, another Albloh touch. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 The shoemaker’s wife never has any shoes is a proverb that means those closest to an expert don’t benefit from their expertise. Joseph Milano, Forbes, 16 June 2022 The platform version is currently sold out on the shoemaker’s website, but the variation with the lower heel height is still available. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 26 Apr. 2022 Elves named Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie and Studebaker then help the shoemaker named Lockhart Cobblestone by secretly making shoes for the town of Clankbottom. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 The start of summer and perhaps the premiere of Elvis (for which the shoemaker outfitted Austin Butler's Elvis in slick footwear). Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 June 2022 Avenatti was previously convicted of trying to extort Nike if the shoemaker didn't pay him up to $25 million. CBS News, 16 June 2022 In 2015, James reached a lifetime deal with shoemaker Nike. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022 See More
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 The insole is emblazoned with a special-edition Off-White c/o Church’s logo that shows the shoemaker’s name surrounded by hand figures, another Albloh touch. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 The shoemaker’s wife never has any shoes is a proverb that means those closest to an expert don’t benefit from their expertise. Joseph Milano, Forbes, 16 June 2022 The platform version is currently sold out on the shoemaker’s website, but the variation with the lower heel height is still available. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 26 Apr. 2022 Elves named Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie and Studebaker then help the shoemaker named Lockhart Cobblestone by secretly making shoes for the town of Clankbottom. Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 The start of summer and perhaps the premiere of Elvis (for which the shoemaker outfitted Austin Butler's Elvis in slick footwear). Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 June 2022 Avenatti was previously convicted of trying to extort Nike if the shoemaker didn't pay him up to $25 million. CBS News, 16 June 2022 In 2015, James reached a lifetime deal with shoemaker Nike. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
shoemaker
noun
shoe·mak·er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər
: a person who makes or repairs shoes
Biographical Definition
Shoemaker
biographical name
Shoe·mak·er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist