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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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Recent Examples of cooker
There have been five reports of incidents in which hot contents were expelled from the cooker; four of those caused severe burn injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Presumably there's some kind of a stove somewhere, too, perhaps a portable induction cooker to power off the Staria Electric's battery.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
This cooker has a spacious capacity of ten cups of uncooked rice and features over 16 menu options, including porridge and stew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Serve the drink from the cooker or a heatproof bowl for a party.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Presumably there's some kind of a stove somewhere, too, perhaps a portable induction cooker to power off the Staria Electric's battery.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
This cooker has a spacious capacity of ten cups of uncooked rice and features over 16 menu options, including porridge and stew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Serve the drink from the cooker or a heatproof bowl for a party.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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There’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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One&Only Moonlight Basin in Montana uses the lure of a wood stove and high-end whiskey to get you out on a fat-tire bike in the snow.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A lot of hotels have celebrity chef-run restaurants but Vongerichten is on-site at least 2-3 times a year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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As service begins at a fine dining restaurant’s Los Angeles residency, allegations of the chef’s abusive workplace practices have resurfaced, sparking backlash, protests and major sponsors like American Express and dining concierge startup Blackbird pulling out.—
Shindy Chen
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The oven, a $115,000 investment, dings.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is the classic risotto recipe every home cook should know.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Boursin adds some much flavor with very little effort on the home cook's end while still being very accessible in most grocery stores.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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