baker

noun

bak·​er ˈbā-kər How to pronounce baker (audio)
plural bakers
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1
: a person who makes breads, cakes, pastries, etc.
Any avid baker knows that successful cakes and cookies often start with butter brought to room temperature.—Jack Bishop et al.
specifically : someone who engages in baking as an occupation
Shopping routinely involved separate trips to the butcher, baker and green grocer … —Doris Weatherford
2
a
: a device or utensil used for baking
b
: a food that is suitable for baking
It's hard to beat the delicate flavor of new potatoes or a big, fluffy baker.—Jim McCausland

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No Doesn’t Have To Burn A Bridge Crystelle Pereira never planned on becoming a star baker and chef. — Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Charlotte has no shortage of talented bakers turning out croissants, muffins, cookies and cakes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 Many bakers will appreciate the additional richness and performance of the butter without any challenges or compromise when creaming into sugar. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 In traditional Parisian bakeries, bakers mostly work in basements, but two-thirds of Guillotine’s space consists of an open kitchen where diners can view the production process. — Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baker

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bakere, from baken "to bake entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2; replacing bachare, going back to Old English bæcere, from bacan "to bake entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of baker was before the 12th century

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Ba·​ker ˈbā-kər How to pronounce Baker (audio)
James Addison 1930–     U.S. Secretary of Treasury (1985–88); Secretary of State (1989–92)

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Newton Diehl 1871–1937 American statesman

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Ray Stannard 1870–1946 pseudonym David Grayson ˈgrā-sᵊn How to pronounce Baker (audio) American author

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