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baker

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbeɪkɝ// UK //bˈeɪkɐ// bak·er

n. a person who makes bread, cakes, and other baked goods. You can find them working in a kitchen or a shop.

n. a person who prepares and bakes bread, pastries, or cakes as a profession or hobby.


SIMPLE

The baker wakes up early to make fresh bread.

CONTEXTUAL

Every Saturday morning, the local baker prepares a special batch of cinnamon rolls for the neighborhood market.

COMPLEX

While industrial production has changed the industry, a traditional baker still relies on manual techniques and long fermentation times to develop the flavor of the crust.

Usage

When used as a title before a surname, it is capitalized.

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