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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips

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as in chef
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast

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Recent Examples of cooker Instant Pot’s multitasking cookers can seemingly do it all, including sautéing, slow cooking, steaming, even making yogurt. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 Instant Pot 6-Quart 1500W Electric Dutch Oven, $85.99 Need a cooker that can handle braising, browning and searing just as well as slow cooking? Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The cooker also includes an omelet and poaching tray for hassle-free breakfast omelets or eggs benedict. County Line Cold Brew Coffee Maker Say goodbye to pricey cold brew beverages and make your very own cold brew coffee at home with this coffee maker. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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Noun
  • Lodge’s 15-inch cast iron pan is a great all-around pan, whether your dad loves to cook on his gas stove, grill or directly over the fire.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
  • The rest of the cottages still hold their charm: wood stoves, soaking tubs, and just enough space to forget your inbox exists.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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  • Why this show should be smokin’ hot A renowned CT chef is about to be seen by millions.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
  • The restaurant’s ownership team includes general manager Amy Zheng, Sammy Wong and Michael Cai, who is also the head chef.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Lewis Pugh The Nano Micro House's kitchen includes a four-burner stove and an oven.
    Adam Williams May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the frittata is puffed, lightly browned, and the top feels set when pressed in the center, 25 to 30 minutes.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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  • The reason for no spices immediately shocked the cook.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • This 7-quart slow cooker has an auto-adjust cooking cycle, a control screen for scheduling cooking time and cook-and-carry handles for easy transport.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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