# bakers

/ˈbeɪkɝz/ (US) · /bˈeɪkəz/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bakers
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

people who make and sell bread, cakes, and other baked goods. You usually find them working in a kitchen or a shop called a bakery.

For teachers: individuals who professionally prepare and bake bread, pastries, and cakes. Often used to refer to the shop itself when used with a possessive apostrophe ('the baker's').

## Examples

- The bakers start work very early in the morning.
- Local bakers often compete to see who can produce the most decorative sourdough loaves for the weekend market.
- While industrial production dominates the market, artisanal bakers are seeing a resurgence in popularity as consumers seek traditional fermentation methods and locally sourced grains.

## Usage notes

- Usually refers to the people, but 'at the bakers' is a common British idiom for the shop.

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