cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
: one that cooks: such as
a
: a utensil, device, or apparatus for cooking
b
: a person who tends a cooking process : cook
c
British : stove

Examples of cooker in a Sentence

a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast.
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Pull out your favorite multi-cooker to lend a helping hand. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs own the NFL’s highest win percentage at home since their renowned cooker of defenses, Patrick Mahomes, became their starting quarterback in 2018. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 Out come a pair of muffin pans, platters, an immersion blender, a mixer, utensils, an egg white cooker, spices and other ingredients. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025 But Instant also makes the Duo Crisp 8-Quart and Pro pressure/multi cooker models with lids and basket attachments that turn them into air fryers. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooker

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cooker was in 1780

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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cooker

noun
cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
: one that cooks
especially : a utensil, device, or piece of equipment for cooking

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