baker

noun

bak·​er ˈbā-kər 

plural bakers

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

Examples of baker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Great British Baking Show star Matty Edgell was star baker on his big day, too! —Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024

Quinton is also an amazing cook and baker who loves to come up with new recipes. —The Star, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024

Nicolas Cage costars in this romantic classic as the inconvenient sibling in question, a baker missing a hand from an industrial accident who woos Cher’s character with puppy-dog charm. —Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024

Quisenberry, a certified accountant, marvels over the incredible creations bakers have made and the overwhelming joy of families receiving so much love and support all in a bite of cake. —Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024

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

Phrases Containing baker

• baker's chocolate
• baker's dozen
• baker's yeast

Biographical Definition

Baker 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Ba·​ker ˈbā-kər 

James Addison 1930–     U.S. Secretary of Treasury (1985–88); Secretary of State (1989–92)

Baker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

Newton Diehl 1871–1937 American statesman

Baker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

Ray Stannard 1870–1946 pseudonym David Grayson ˈgrā-sᵊn  American author