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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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Bread or Pastries Bread–or any bakery item intended for human consumption–is not safe for birds to feed them bread. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 During the holiday period, it's offered at bakeries and eateries around the city in a variety of creative styles, flavors, and fillings. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 One of my favorites growing up was the classic black-and-white cookie found in many New York City bakeries and Jewish delis. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 Fill your own bakery box with a variety of homemade Christmas cookies. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 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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