shoemaker
word
Definition
A shoemaker is a person who makes or repairs shoes by hand as a job.
Usage & Nuances
Traditional and slightly old-fashioned term. Sometimes replaced by 'cobbler', though 'shoemaker' can suggest original shoe production, while 'cobbler' often means repair. Used formally or in historical/fairy tale contexts ('The Elves and the Shoemaker'). Rare in modern urban speech.
Spanish: zapatero - zapateraPortuguese (BR): sapateiro - sapateiraPortuguese (PT): sapateiro - sapateiraChinese (Simplified): 制鞋匠 - 鞋匠Chinese (Traditional): 製鞋匠 - 鞋匠Hindi: मोचीArabic: إسكافي
Example Sentences
The shoemaker fixed my favorite boots.
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My grandfather was a shoemaker.
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The village has only one shoemaker.
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Whenever my shoes wear out, I take them to the shoemaker downtown.
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Legend says a magical shoemaker once lived in this town.
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Finding a good shoemaker these days isn’t easy.
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