baker
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• noun
A person whose trade or profession is making and selling bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.
"The local baker wakes up at 3 AM every day to ensure the sourdough is fresh for the morning rush."
British A shop where baked goods are made and sold (often referred to as 'the baker's').
"I stopped by the baker on my way home to pick up a loaf of whole wheat bread."
A specialized appliance, dish, or container designed for baking food in an oven.
"She placed the ceramic potato baker into the hot oven to perfectly roast the root vegetables."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, the word is frequently used in the possessive form ('the baker's') to refer to the bakery shop itself rather than the person.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'bakere', derived from Old English 'bæcere', which combines 'bacan' (to bake) with the agent suffix '-ere'.