cookers

noun

plural of cooker
1
as in stoves
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 chefs
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 cookers Remember the novelty egg cookers, poachers, and coddlers of your youth? — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 More expensive induction cookers are financed through carbon credits and short-term pay-as-you-go plans that spread payments over several months. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 That's because slow-cookers trap moisture better than other cooking vessels and methods, and the extra liquid is needed to keep the beans and chicken from drying out. — Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 These modern cooking tools with integrated systems make everything a lot easier to work with, and companies like Toshiba are making these cookers more widely available, notably with products such as their Toshiba OriginTaste Rice Cooker. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood. — Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026 Handy but Not Necessary Rice cookers have loyal followings, but Shannon argues that most home cooks can skip this single-use appliance. — Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 Four offset barrel smokers — plus two rotisserie smokers and two hog cookers — fill the massive pit room. — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookers
  1. stoves
  2. chefs
  3. ovens
  4. cooks
Noun
  • For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Definition of stoves
Noun
  • The sports bar portion of the development at The Mayan would offer food that would be separate from what Leilani offers, but both would use the same kitchen and chefs, said Kemph.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The chefs make sushi throughout the day, and the assortment varies.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chefs
Noun
  • The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
  • At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of ovens
Noun
  • The dispute extends to prison and hospital cooks, custodians at hospitals and California Highway Patrol information technology specialists — to name a few.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Professional and amateur cooks from throughout the area will serve samples of their favorite appetizers, entrees and desserts while competing for votes and bragging rights.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Cookers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookers. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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