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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
  • Range alcoves are trending again in kitchen design, offering a timeless, architectural look that frames the stove as a focal point and adds character to the space.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
  • This gives campers a dedicated space to pack their own stove and camping gear without adding the size, weight and price of a full galley area.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 June 2025
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  • The choice is also in line with a show that likes to make a splash with its cameos—whether that be revered chefs, British stars, or former wrestling champs (see: John Cena as Sammy Fak).
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2025
  • His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
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  • Baking ribs in the oven is one of the easiest ways to achieve fall-off-the-bone results without having to turn on the grill.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • This chicken recipe can be cooked on the grill, in the oven or on the stovetop.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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  • The teenager, who is a cook at a Nashua restaurant, is expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 29 June 2025
  • Before these changes, servers already were making significantly more than line cooks and dishwashers, who are more likely to be immigrants shouldering the support of a family.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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