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cooker

noun

ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
Definition of cookernext
1
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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2
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 Additionally, the exterior of this cooker ran a little hot without any kind of plastic base or foot between it at the countertop. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Crofton Microwave Cookware Make microwave meal prep easier with Crofton Microwave Cookware, with options including a popcorn maker, bacon maker, 4-in-1 egg cooker, ramen cooker, and splatter cover. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Modern leadership is a pressure-cooker that demands both reactive protection for when things go wrong and proactive capacity to prevent breakdowns in the first place. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The kitchen block is located to the right of the entry, utilizing an optional portable induction cooker, rectangular sink with flush-mount lid and available 90-L Isotherm door fridge. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
  1. stove
  2. chef
  3. oven
  4. cook
Noun
  • The kitchen is located on the driver-side wall across from the entryway and carries a dual-burner gas stove, sink, under-counter 75-L fridge/6-L freezer, and work and storage space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie also burned a dress in the kitchen stove in the days following the double murder.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stove
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  • Glicine is open only for dinners and boasts a Michelin star thanks to the talent of its chef, Giuseppe Stanzione, who reimagines classic Mediterranean dishes with both a la carte and tasting menus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Crooked Ram At The Crooked Ram, 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist chef Tiara Adorno turns Vermont and New England ingredients into a menu that changes with the seasons, alongside a strong lineup of natural wines, craft beers, and cocktails.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of chef
Noun
  • The counter is filled with bakes straight from the oven, the room humming with the rhythm of a schedule that finally feels a little more settled.
    — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Place the buns, cut-side up, on the oven rack and broil until lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Johnny Compiano drew on his experience as a Coast Guard cook in New Orleans to create the restaurant's menu, according to Notes on Iowa.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Collectively, the hotels employ more than 7,000 room attendants, cooks, dishwashers, front desk agents, servers, and food service workers at more than 40 hotels downtown and near McCormick Place.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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