baker
noun
bak·er ˈbā-kər 
plural bakers
1
: a person who makes breads, cakes, pastries, etc.
Any avid baker knows that successful cakes and cookies often start with butter brought to room temperature.
Jack Bishop et al.
Jack Bishop et al. specifically : someone who engages in baking as an occupation
Shopping routinely involved separate trips to the butcher, baker and green grocer … Doris Weatherford
Doris Weatherford 2
a
: a device or utensil used for baking
b
: a food that is suitable for baking
It's hard to beat the delicate flavor of new potatoes or a big, fluffy baker. Jim McCausland
Jim McCausland
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bakere, from baken "to bake entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2; replacing bachare, going back to Old English bæcere, from bacan "to bake entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing baker
Kids Definition
baker
noun
bak·er
ˈbā-kər
: a person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, or pastry
Biographical Definition
Baker 1 of 3
biographical name (1)
Ba·ker ˈbā-kər
James Addison 1930– U.S. Secretary of Treasury (1985–88); Secretary of State (1989–92)
Baker
2 of 3biographical name (2)
Newton Diehl 1871–1937 American statesman
Baker
3 of 3biographical name (3)
Ray Stannard 1870–1946 pseudonym David Grayson ˈgrā-sᵊn American author
American author bakers
noun
as in chefs
someone who bakes bread, cakes, etc. I'm a very good baker, especially of pies. She's a successful baker who opened a chain of bakeries. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- chefs
- cooks
- pâtissiers
- patissiers
- culinarians
- barbecuers
- cookers
- grillers