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baking

/ˈbeɪk.ɪŋ/
bak · ing
Plural:bakings
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• noun

1

The culinary art, process, or activity of cooking food, such as bread, cakes, and pastries, by dry heat in an oven.

Example

"She took up baking as a weekend pastime and quickly mastered sourdough bread."

2

A batch or quantity of food baked at one time, or baked goods collectively.

Example

"The kitchen table was covered with the morning's baking of scones and fruit tarts."

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• adjective

1

Extremely hot; scorching or sweltering, especially regarding the weather or sun.

Example

"The hikers sought refuge under a rocky ledge to escape the baking afternoon heat."

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• Rhymes for baking

• Nearby Words

bakery
bakeshop
bakeware
baking
baklava
bakoy
bakoye

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb 'bacan' (to bake), from Proto-Germanic '*bakanan', combined with the suffix '-ing'.

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