Meaning & Definition of word "Baker"

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    Baker

    /ˈbeɪ.kər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who bakes and sells bread, pastries, and other baked goods.
      • Example: The baker at the local shop wakes up early to prepare fresh bread every morning.
    • 2. A person who makes and sells baked products, especially bread.
      • Example: After years of training, she became a skilled baker known for her artisan loaves.
    • 3. A professional who works in a bakery.
      • Example: 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 of baker

    Meaning: To bake marijuana products.

    Example Sentence: We're gonna bake some brownies for the party.