baker
BAY-kuh
Baker (noun) means a person whose job is to bake and sell bread, cakes, and similar goods. Example: “The baker sold me a warm loaf and a custard tart.”
noun
1
A person whose job is to bake and sell bread, cakes, and similar goods.
"The baker sold me a warm loaf and a custard tart."
"My uncle trained as a baker and now runs his own shop."
"The baker opens the shop at five every morning to have fresh bread ready."
2
A portable oven used for baking.
"She packed a folding baker so we could cook scones on the camping trip."
"The little tin baker sat on the stove, filling the tent with the smell of cake."
"Campers used a small baker over the fire to make biscuits."
How to use baker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who makes bread and baked goods for a living, or the oven used to bake them.
Common pairings
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baker's dozen
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Etymology
From Old English bæcere ("baker"), formed from bake plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “baker” mean?
The word “baker” means a person whose job is to bake and sell bread, cakes, and similar goods. In plain terms, someone who makes bread and baked goods for a living, or the oven used to bake them.
How do you pronounce “baker”?
“Baker” is pronounced BAY-kuh (/ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “baker” in a sentence?
Here is “baker” used in a sentence: “The baker opens the shop at five every morning to have fresh bread ready.”
What part of speech is “baker”?
“Baker” is a noun.
Where does the word “baker” come from?
The word “baker” comes from Old English. From Old English bæcere ("baker"), formed from bake plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “baker” a common word?
“Baker” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “baker” have?
“Baker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to bake and sell bread, cakes, and similar goods.
What is the difference between a baker and a pastry chef?
A baker mainly makes and sells bread, cakes, and similar goods, often focusing on everyday baked items, while a pastry chef specialises in desserts, pastries, and fine confections, usually within a restaurant or professional kitchen. The roles overlap, but pastry chefs typically have more specialised training in sweet dishes.
What is the difference between a baker and a bakery?
A baker is the person whose job is to bake and sell bread and cakes, while a bakery is the shop or place where those goods are made and sold. In short, the baker is a person and the bakery is the premises.
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