Word
cooker
Phoneticscook·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkʊkɝ/
UK/kˈʊkɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
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'.
Examples
“She cleans the cooker every time she finishes making dinner.”
“The landlord replaced the old gas cooker with a modern electric model before the new tenants moved in.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
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'.
Etymology
From cook + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix) (apple; one who is cooked).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
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- Level
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