Baker
/ˈbeɪkər/
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Definitions
1
A person whose occupation is baking bread, cakes, pastries, etc.
/ˈbeɪkər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person who bakes bread or other goods.
The local baker is famous for his croissants.
💡 Simply: Someone who makes bread and cakes.
More Examples
2
My grandmother was a skilled baker.
How It's Used
Culinary
"The baker made delicious sourdough bread."
Business
"She owns a successful bakery and is a renowned baker."
Idioms & expressions
Baker's dozen
Thirteen instead of twelve.
"They gave us a baker's dozen of apples."
From Middle English *bakere, from Old English *bācere, from Old French *becheor, literally 'one who bakes'.
The word 'baker' has been in use since the Middle English period, reflecting the importance of bread in daily life.
Memory tip
Think of someone who 'bakes' and their profession.
Practice
Base: bake
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Usage
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