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.
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Serve the drink from the cooker or a heatproof bowl for a party. Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026 This beef stew comes together thanks to our go-to slow-cooker. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 The best tagines are the original slow-cookers, producing delicious dishes that are mostly hands-off. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 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 14 Jan. 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

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