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baker

/ˈbeɪkər/
ba · ker

Plural:bakers
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• noun

1

A person whose trade or profession is making and selling bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.

Example

"The local baker wakes up at 3 AM every day to ensure the sourdough is fresh for the morning rush."


2

British A shop where baked goods are made and sold (often referred to as 'the baker's').

Example

"I stopped by the baker on my way home to pick up a loaf of whole wheat bread."


3

A specialized appliance, dish, or container designed for baking food in an oven.

Example

"She placed the ceramic potato baker into the hot oven to perfectly roast the root vegetables."

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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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baker
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