shoemaker
/'ʃu:,meikə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who makes or repairs shoes: A shoemaker is a skilled craftsperson whose profession involves creating new footwear or mending existing shoes.
Usage
- The word "shoemaker" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the individual artisan.
- It is typically used in a professional or historical context, as the role is less common in modern retail settings dominated by factory production.
Examples
- Noun:
- The local shoemaker repaired the heel on my favorite boots.
- In the 18th century, a shoemaker was an essential member of the community.
Advanced Usage
- "The shoemaker's children are always the worst shod": This is a proverb meaning that a professional often neglects their own family's needs while serving others. It is a direct translation of the referenced idiom.
- He's a brilliant web designer, but his own site is a mess. It's a case of the shoemaker's children being the worst shod.
Variants and Related Words
- Cobbler (n): A synonym for a shoemaker, especially one who repairs shoes.
- I took my worn-out shoes to the cobbler to have new soles put on.
- Cordwainer (n): A historical term for a shoemaker who works with fine leather, especially cordovan.
- Shoemaking (n): The craft or trade of making shoes.
Synonyms
- Cobbler: A person who mends shoes as a trade.
- Bootmaker: A person who makes boots specifically.
Related Phrases
- To be on a shoestring budget: To operate with a very small amount of money. (Note: This idiom uses "shoestring," not "shoemaker," but is thematically related to shoes).
- They started the company on a shoestring budget.
Noun
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a person who makes or repairs shoes
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