bakery

noun

bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē 

plural bakeries

: a place for baking or selling baked goods

Examples of bakery in a Sentence

They work at a bakery.

Recent Examples on the Web

The damage extends to the village’s company store, which was the backdrop for character Peeta Mellark’s family bakery in the popular 2012 movie, WJZY first reported in late July. — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

The property served as the bakery and warehouse of Southern California Baking Company until 1952. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

It is also commonly used in bakery products and infant formula, according to Fong. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026

Zachary Kennedy, the manager of the Hawaiian sweet bread bakery, said water rushed through their factories and retail store, leaving behind around three feet (1 meter) of mud. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bakery

noun

bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē 

plural bakeries

: a place where bread, cakes, and pastry are made or sold