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Word

baker

Phoneticsbak·er

US/ˈbeɪkɝ/

UK/bˈeɪkɐ/

Definitions

01a person who bakes

A1

n. someone who makes and sells bread, cakes, and other baked goods as their job.

n. a person whose profession is to bake and sell bread, pastries, and cakes.

“The baker arrives at the shop very early to prepare fresh bread.”

“The local baker is renowned for his sourdough, which he prepares using a traditional fermentation process passed down through his family.”

Synonyms

pastry chefconfectioner

02food suitable for baking

B2 · Cooking

n. a type of fruit or vegetable, like an apple or potato, that is best when cooked in the oven.

n. a specific variety of fruit or vegetable, particularly an apple or potato, that maintains its structure well when baked.

“Make sure you buy a good baker apple if you want to make a pie.”

“The recipe specifically calls for a firm baker rather than a dessert apple to ensure the tart doesn't become mushy during the high-heat roasting.”

03a baking appliance

C1 · Cooking

n. a small oven or a special dish used for baking specific foods.

n. a portable oven or a specialised container designed for the purpose of baking.

“She used a small electric baker to cook the potatoes on the counter.”

“The laboratory utilised a precision electric baker to maintain a constant temperature while curing the experimental ceramic coatings.”

Technical

Synonyms

ovenroaster

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A1 · Beginner
Frequency
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