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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This year, the beloved coffee brand is kicking off all their seasonal favorites November 6—and fans should head straight to the bakery case for their newest offerings. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 Along with the fun collection of new doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is offering guests the chance to grab a free doughnut at participating bakeries nationwide. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Seasonal Treats for Every Sweet Tooth The bakery case will also be dressed for the season, featuring perennial favorites like the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 The cake is on display in the bakery’s front window, skillfully decorated in a outfit that's Taylor Swift-style. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 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 9 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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