Shoemaker

ˈʃuːmeɪkər

nounBeginnerCommonGeneral

Definitions

1

A craftsman who makes or repairs shoes.

ˈʃuːmeɪkər

nounneutralBeginner
General

A person who makes and repairs shoes.

The skilled shoemaker carefully stitched the leather.

💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite shoes are worn out. The shoemaker is the person who fixes them or even makes brand new ones! They're like the doctors of the shoe world.

👶 For kids: A shoemaker is someone who makes and fixes shoes!

More Examples

2

My grandfather was a shoemaker, and he taught me a lot about leather.

3

She brought her worn-out boots to the shoemaker for repair.

How It's Used

General

"The shoemaker carefully crafted the custom-made boots."

Idioms & expressions

stick to your last

To remain in the field or occupation you know best.

"As a software developer, I will stick to my last. I will not attempt to become a lawyer."

From Middle English *shoemaker*, from *shoe* + *maker*. Refers to a person who makes or repairs shoes.

Shoemakers have existed for centuries, with evidence of shoe making dating back to ancient civilizations. The profession was crucial before mass production.

Memory tip

Think of someone carefully shaping and mending shoes.

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Usage

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