Meaning & Definition of word "Cooker"

Cooker

/ˈkʊkər/

noun:

  • 1. A device or apparatus for cooking food.
    • Example: He used an electric cooker to prepare dinner for his family.
  • 2. A person who cooks, typically in a professional setting.
    • Example: The restaurant hired a new cooker to enhance their menu.
  • 3. A pot or vessel used for cooking.
    • Example: She poured the ingredients into the large cooker to simmer for hours.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'cook' with the suffix '-er' indicating a person or thing that performs an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

set the cooker:

To start a cooking appliance.

cooker top:

The surface of a stove where pots are placed for cooking.

slow cooker:

An electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at a low temperature.

Related Words

cook:

To prepare food by heating it.

cooking:

The act of preparing food.

cuisine:

A style or method of cooking.

cookbook:

A book containing recipes and cooking instructions.

Slang Meanings of cooker

Meaning: A term occasionally used for a marijuana grower.

Example Sentence: He's a real cooker, always tending his plants and growing the best buds.

Meaning: A reference to someone who creatively improvises when cooking.

Example Sentence: She's a cooker, always throwing random ingredients together to make something delicious.