Meaning & Definition of word "Bake"
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Bake
/beɪk/
verb:
- 1. To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven.
- Example: I plan to bake a loaf of bread for dinner tonight.
- 2. To heat a substance, especially clay, to harden it.
- Example: We need to bake the pottery in the kiln to make it durable.
- 3. To harden or dry something by exposing it to heat.
- Example: You should bake the paint to ensure it adheres properly.
Etymology
Middle English 'bakien', from Old English 'bacan', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bake sale:
A sale of baked goods, typically to raise money for a cause.
bake off:
A competitive event where bakers create baked goods to be judged.
as easy as pie:
Referring to something that is very simple, typically used in relation to baking.
Related Words
baker:
A person who bakes and sells bread.
bakery:
A place where bread and baked goods are made and sold.
baking:
The process of cooking food by dry heat, especially in an oven.
Slang Meanings of bake
Meaning: To smoke cannabis.
Example Sentence: Let's bake some weed this weekend.
Meaning: To be excessively hot or to sweat profusely.
Example Sentence: It's so hot outside, I'm baking out here.
Meaning: To fool or trick someone.
Example Sentence: Don't bake me; I know what you're up to.