baker

Definition of bakernext
as in chef
someone who bakes bread, cakes, etc. I'm a very good baker, especially of pies. She's a successful baker who opened a chain of bakeries.

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Recent Examples of baker From small pop-ups by home bakers to award-winning pastry chefs, here are some of our favorite places to stop for a cookie. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 That's come to fruition at the location in New York, where customers can see the bakers baking behind a glass pane. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 And Ung’s uncle was a longtime baker at Monarch Donuts in Arcadia. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Japanese cars have the largest share of that market, with the rest spread among a large baker’s dozen of American and European models. — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baker
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Noun
  • Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Working in batches and adding more oil between batches as needed, cook meatballs in a single layer, turning halfway through, until browned on 2 sides, about 3 minutes per batch.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • While Silver uses Bubby's pancake mix in his recipe, home cooks can use their favorite pancake mix to make their own version.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Baker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baker. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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