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Definition of "shoemaker" [shoe•mak•er]

  • One that makes or repairs shoes. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "shoemaker" in a sentence
  • "He farmed some, and he was what they called a shoemaker then."
  • "He could be very engaging, and was at his best when enjoying what he called a shoemaker's holiday -- that is, when away from town at some watering-place, with friends."
  • "Obviously for most of us a custom tailor or shoemaker is not an option in the US."