cooker
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'.
“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.”
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.
A 'cooker' is a machine or appliance; the person who prepares food is a 'cook' or a 'chef'.
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.