cooker

noun

ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips

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as in chef
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast

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Recent Examples of cooker With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker. — Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025 Garnish and serve: Remove lid from cooker, and stir in remaining cilantro. — Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Guests and locals attending the annual lighting ceremony can enjoy Victorian Carolers, a complimentary hot toddy and artisanal hot cocoa bar, festive cookers, and an appearance from The Texas Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker ballerinas. — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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  1. stove
  2. chef
  3. oven
  4. cook
Noun
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Other features include four fireplaces, a chef's kitchen, two parking spaces and central heating and cooling, according to the website.
    — Steph Solis, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Locals provided food, shelter, and comfort, even as air traffic controllers turned into makeshift chefs to support their unexpected guests.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of chef
Noun
  • The cauliflower is both browned in a skillet and roasted at high heat in the oven to caramelize the florets.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Cook Chicken Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, oven-going skillet over medium-high.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Add chicken breasts and cook, without turning, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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