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

Costco clearly agrees because its beloved version is back in the bakery case. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

And the Prince connection goes far beyond the bakery’s purple walls. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

According to Visit Sacramento’s website, 2026’s Grand Tasting will host 30 restaurants and bakeries, offering unlimited bites and samples from their menus. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The air smells of jasmine, fresh bread from the bakery, and the sea. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 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