baker

noun

Definition of bakernext
as in chef
someone who bakes bread, cakes, etc. I'm a very good baker, especially of pies. She's a successful baker who opened a chain of bakeries.

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Recent Examples of baker Conner had heard that the Princess of Wales was a keen baker but had never made the confection herself. — Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 And that's who came after the business owners, the florists and the bakers and the coach. — Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 The baker mills his own grains for the shop’s breads and pastries, and the menu changes weekly based on what’s available at the Torrance farmers market. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025 This is an excellent bread maker for a professional or an at-home baker. — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baker

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