Baker

/ˈbeɪ.kər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who bakes and sells bread, pastries, and other baked goods.
The baker at the local shop wakes up early to prepare fresh bread every morning.
A person who makes and sells baked products, especially bread.
After years of training, she became a skilled baker known for her artisan loaves.
A professional who works in a bakery.
The baker expertly decorated the wedding cakes with intricate designs.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'bacan,' meaning to bake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

master baker
An expert baker, often skilled in various baking techniques.
baker's dozen
Thirteen items, originally referring to the practice of bakers giving one extra item for free.

Related Words

bakery
A place where bread, cakes, and other baked goods are produced and sold.
bake
To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.

Slang Meanings

To bake marijuana products.
We're gonna bake some brownies for the party.