Word
shoemaker
Phoneticsshoe·mak·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɝ/
UK/ʃˈuːmeɪkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person whose job is to make or repair shoes. You might visit one if your favorite boots need a new sole.
n. a person who manufactures or repairs footwear by hand or using specialized machinery. Often used historically to refer to a traditional craftsman or cobbler.
Examples
“The shoemaker fixed the heel of my favorite boots.”
“In the small village, the local shoemaker was famous for creating custom leather sandals that lasted for years.”
“While mass production has largely replaced traditional artisans, a few master shoemakers still thrive by offering bespoke services to clients who value hand-stitched quality over convenience.”
Examples
simple
“The shoemaker fixed the heel of my favorite boots.”
contextual
“In the small village, the local shoemaker was famous for creating custom leather sandals that lasted for years.”
complex
“While mass production has largely replaced traditional artisans, a few master shoemakers still thrive by offering bespoke services to clients who value hand-stitched quality over convenience.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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