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cooker

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈkʊkɝ// UK //kˈʊkɐ// cook·er General-service Slang Vulgar

n. a large piece of kitchen equipment used for heating and cooking food. It usually has a flat top for pans and an oven inside for baking.

n. a large kitchen appliance designed for cooking food, typically comprising a hob and an oven. Primarily used in British English; American English speakers typically use 'stove' or 'range'.


SIMPLE

She cleans the cooker every time she finishes making dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

The landlord replaced the old gas cooker with a modern electric model before the new tenants moved in.

COMPLEX

Modern kitchen designs often integrate the cooker into the cabinetry to create a seamless aesthetic, though freestanding units remain popular for their ease of installation.

Origin

From cook + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix) (apple; one who is cooked).

Usage

Primarily British English. In American English, 'cooker' usually refers to a small appliance like a slow cooker or rice cooker rather than the main stove.

Pitfall

The cooker is preparing a delicious meal.The cook is preparing a delicious meal.A 'cooker' is a machine or appliance; the person who prepares food is a 'cook' or a 'chef'.

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