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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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 This 2025 season for the Detroit Lions wasn't ideal, but one Oakland County bakery is trying to end it on a sweet note. Julia Avant, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026 Glorioso's offers specialty cheeses, deli sandwiches, an olive bar and a bakery featuring cannoli. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Graziano Brothers, the sausage maker and Italian foods purveyor that is a Des Moines southside landmark, is planning a major expansion that will include a cafe and bakery. Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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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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