bakery
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bakery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shop or business that bakes and sells bread, cakes, and similar goods.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bakery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From bake plus the suffix -ery, meaning "place of." It replaced the older English word bakehouse.
Full origin of bakery →Frequently asked questions
What does “bakery” mean?
The word “bakery” means a shop or business that bakes and sells bread, cakes, and similar goods. In plain terms, a place where bread and cakes are made and sold, or the trade of making them.
How do you pronounce “bakery”?
“Bakery” is pronounced BAY-kuh-ree (/ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “bakery” in a sentence?
Here is “bakery” used in a sentence: “She picked up a fresh baguette from the bakery on her way to work.”
What part of speech is “bakery”?
“Bakery” is a noun.
Is “bakery” a common word?
“Bakery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “bakery” have?
“Bakery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shop or business that bakes and sells bread, cakes, and similar goods.
What is the difference between a bakery and a patisserie?
A bakery is a general shop or business that bakes and sells bread, cakes, and similar goods, while a patisserie is a more specialized term, often used for shops focusing specifically on fine pastries and desserts. In everyday English, 'bakery' is the broader and more common term covering both bread and sweet baked goods.
Is bakery countable or uncountable?
Bakery is countable when it refers to a shop, as in 'there are two bakeries on this street.' It can also be used uncountably to refer to the trade or craft of baking in general, as in 'she studied bakery.'
Do bakeries only sell bread?
No, a bakery typically sells a range of baked goods beyond bread, including cakes and similar items. The term covers any shop or business centered on baking, not just bread specifically.