shoemaker

noun

shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person whose occupation is making or repairing shoes

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Over the last couple decades, the shoemaker has shifted much of its supply chain from China to Vietnam. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 The largest shoemaker in the world faces a consumer slowdown and tough competition from upstart running brands like Hoka and On. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025 The shoemaker is scheduled to publish quarterly earnings after the market closes today. Josh Fellman, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025 Crocs — The shoemaker advanced 3% on the back of Loop Capital’s upgrade to buy from hold. Brian Evans, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoemaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoemaker was in the 14th century

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“Shoemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoemaker. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

shoemaker

noun
shoe·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce shoemaker (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs shoes

Biographical Definition

Shoemaker

biographical name

Shoe·​mak·​er ˈshü-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce Shoemaker (audio)
Eugene Merle 1928–1997 American planetary geologist

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