cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
Synonyms of cookernext
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
These slow-cooker ribs have a crispy, caramelized outside and a tender inside, making for the perfect meal no matter the season. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 The sautéing of the aromatics also revealed the cooker’s hot spots. Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026 Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev planted two homemade pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013. Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026 Gasoline prices were also raised by about 10% and authorities urged households to switch to induction cookers to curb gas use. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooker. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

cooker

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

More from Merriam-Webster on cooker

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster