bakery

noun

bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce bakery (audio)
plural bakeries
: a place for baking or selling baked goods

Examples of bakery in a Sentence

They work at a bakery.
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Some bakeries also offer Americanized options, such as chocolate chip conchas or muffin-style sweet breads. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Swimmer, leading the culinary division, secured the launch of cooking influencer Jocelyn Adams’ bakery brand in more than 650 Walmart stores. Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 Between the bakeries, specialty shops, and annual cultural festivals, this compact neighborhood is a flavorful slice of Syracuse’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 After Annabel’s and the other Birley clubs – including Harry’s Bar, Mark’s Club, and George – were sold, Lady Annabel’s son Robin took up the family mantle, and opened a string of private eating clubs and bakeries on both sides of the Atlantic. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bakery

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bakery was in 1598

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“Bakery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bakery. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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bakery

noun
bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce bakery (audio)
plural bakeries
: a place where bread, cakes, and pastry are made or sold

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