baker

[ˈbeɪkər]

baker Definition

a person who makes bread, cakes, and pastries commercially.

Using baker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "baker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baker starts work at 3 a.m. every day.

  • Example

    I bought a loaf of bread from the local baker.

  • Example

    The bakery is run by a family of bakers who have been in the business for generations.

baker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for baker

Phrases with baker

  • baker's dozen

    a group of thirteen items instead of the usual twelve

    Example

    The baker gave us a baker's dozen of bagels.

  • an innovation or development that is considered to be an improvement on what existed previously

    Example

    The new software is the best thing since sliced bread.

  • to have more important things to do

    Example

    I can't help you with your homework right now, I have bigger fish to fry, like studying for my exam.

Origins of baker

from Middle English 'bakere', from Old English 'bæcere', meaning 'baker'

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Summary: baker in Brief

A 'baker' [ˈbeɪkər] is a person who makes bread, cakes, and pastries commercially. It is a profession that requires early hours and specialized skills. The phrase 'baker's dozen' refers to a group of thirteen items instead of the usual twelve, while 'best thing since sliced bread' denotes an innovation or development that is considered to be an improvement on what existed previously.

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