1
: a mender or maker of shoes and often of other leather goods
2
archaic
: a clumsy workman
3
: a tall iced drink consisting usually of wine, rum, or whiskey and sugar garnished with mint or a slice of lemon or orange
4
: a deep-dish fruit dessert with a thick top crust
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The melting ice cream pooled around the cobbler, turning into a sweet, creamy sauce.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Peach cobbler might taste even better when made this easily.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Incorporate cherries into sweet desserts, like cobbler or chia pudding.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026
The food, which includes dishes like broccoli casserole and apple cobbler, is all donated by local supporters.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Peach cobbler might taste even better when made this easily.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Incorporate cherries into sweet desserts, like cobbler or chia pudding.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026
The food, which includes dishes like broccoli casserole and apple cobbler, is all donated by local supporters.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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cobbler
noun
cob·bler
ˈkäb-lər 
1
: a mender or maker of shoes
2
: a deep-dish fruit pie with a thick top crust
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