a scorching hot week in Augustbaking1 nounbaking2 adjective
bakingbak‧ing1 /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/ noun [uncountable] 
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Combi-steaming is used for combi-roasting, glazing, baking au gratin, combi-baking and for forced steaming at 110-125°C.
- It has been used in baking and brewing ever since primitive man became domesticated.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the activity of making cakes, bread etc also boiling/broiling hot American English (=used about weather that is very hot) a scorching hot week in August
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN a scorching hot week in August· Mix equal parts of baking powder and water and pat on the sunburnt areas.· Stir the flour, suet, cinnamon and baking powder together then mix in the liquid to bind.· Fold in flour and baking powder then add enough milk for mixture to have a soft dropping consistency.· Combine oats, milk powder and baking powder together.· The alkaline baking powder causes the cocaine to separate and, since the base is insoluble, it sinks to the bottom.
· Season to taste. 4 Brush an edged baking sheet with the remaining butter.· Remember that baking shapes need to be placed on a greaseproof-lined baking sheet before filling.· Cover the entire surface with your chosen filling and transfer to an oiled baking sheet.· Lift the plait on to a greased baking sheet with a fish slice.· Pour on to a greased baking sheet and leave to set.· Brush aubergines with half a tablespoon of the olive oil and place on an oiled baking sheet.· Return to the lined baking sheet.· Place the dough on greased baking sheets, raising the edges of each piece slightly to contain the topping. 5.
· Divide the cake mixture between the cans and place on a greased baking tray.
baking1 nounbaking2 adjective
bakingbaking2 adjective spoken EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- He began producing his own flour, carrying on his baking business to 1855.
- Henry carried on the milling and baking side, Thomas was the corn dealer and Edward the dairy man and grocer.
- Press out the excess moisture, season, and line a baking dish with the spinach.
- Score a cross in the top of eight to 12 cherry tomatoes and place on a baking sheet.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices into a large bowl.
- Spread this mixture on to the whole mushrooms and arrange them on a baking sheet or in a fireproof dish.
- This will make it easier to lift the assembled pizza on to the baking stone.
- You may prefer to ask an older person to do this for you. 8 Place the baking tray into the oven.
Longman Language Activatorroom/place/weather
· The weather's been very hot lately.· I make a lot of salads during hot weather.· a hot summer's day· The Gobi desert is one of the hottest places on earth.it's hot · It's hot in here. Isn't the air conditioner working?· It was much too hot in his office to do any work.· It's going to be a hot, sunny day.
high temperatures caused by hot weather, especially when this makes you feel uncomfortable in a room or outdoors: · Don't leave food sitting out in the heat.· the heat and dryness of an Arizona summer the heat of the day: · Avoid running or other vigorous exercise during the heat of the day.
spoken very hot: · It was a boiling hot day in August.it's boiling/boiling hot: · Leave the door open, it's boiling in here.
American, especially spoken very hot and uncomfortable: · a broiling summer daybroiling heat: · the incredible broiling heat of a Mississippi summerbroiling sun: · Troops stood at attention under a broiling noon sun.
weather that is baking or baking hot is very hot and dry: · The weather was baking hot and conditions at the camp became unbearable.it's baking/baking hot: · It's baking in here -- I need a drink.
especially written weather that is sweltering is very hot and makes you feel wet and uncomfortable: · Everyone headed for the beach on that sweltering summer afternoon.sweltering heat: · The soldiers marched on in the sweltering heat.
a room or enclosed space that is stifling or stifling hot is very hot and is difficult to breathe in: · The room was stifling hot, and full of flies.· The subway stations are stifling, and reek of urine.stifling heat: · Helen sat uncomfortably in the stifling heat of the railway carriage.
weather that is muggy or humid makes you feel uncomfortable because the air feels wet, warm, and heavy: · In June the weather was often muggy in the evenings and it was difficult to get to sleep.· The climate stays hot and humid all summer long.it's muggy/humid: · It's been really muggy the last few days, so we haven't done much.
weather or heat that is oppressive is very hot and unpleasant, especially because it feels as if there is not enough air to breathe: · As the sun climbed higher in the sky, the heat grew gradually more oppressive.oppressive heat: · Despite the oppressive heat, more than 1,000 people came to the celebration.
a room or enclosed space that is like an oven is extremely hot and uncomfortable: · The heat of the day made the gymnasium feel like an oven.it's like an oven: · It's like an oven in here. Let's open some windows.
a period of unusually hot weather: · There was a heatwave during the first part of July.· A long summer heatwave had turned the river into a weak trickle of water.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
used to say that a person or place is very hot: also boiling/broiling hot American English (=used about weather that is very hot) a scorching hot week in August
a scorching hot week in August I’m baking! a baking hot day