Shoemaker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shoemaker is a noun meaning A person who makes shoes.
Meaning
A person who makes shoes.
More Meanings
- The threadfish.
- A fish, Elagatis pinnulatis, the runner.
Example Sentences
The diseases of shoemakers receive attention as well as the toxicology of shoepolish.
The town records show a hosier, a shoemaker, and a soapmaker in position to sell their wares to visitors[.]
He especially recommended the only shoemaker who, to his mind, had an idea of making a shoe; and Lucy had at least half-a-dozen pair made, fitted, and descanted upon, before he was satisfied that they did justice to the shape of her foot, which proved extremely good when it was properly chaussé.
Word Forms
- shoemakers
Synonyms for shoemaker
Depending on context, synonyms include cordwainer, cobbler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cobbler, cordwainer, levy, leatherworker, shoesmith, bootmaker.
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