baker

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 Rintaro, a quiet and intimidating baker, and Kaoruko, an open-minded girl with a kind heart. EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025 But the delicate dough can only be handmade by the most skilled bakers. AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 The amateur British bakers face weekly challenges, with one eliminated each round until a champion is crowned. Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 While the team amended the final sales total to 96,633, the final inning generated only a baker’s dozen sold, a mere pittance compared to the rest of the game’s pace. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baker
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Noun
  • Originally from Mexico and now based in Denmark, Noma’s head chef Pablo Soto suggests setting the table with glass jars, brine or sugar, and a spread of peak-season produce to turn preserving into a communal feast.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The chef’s secret sauce, literally, is a housemade Thousand Island dressing where ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise are amped up with gochujang, doenjang, tamari, confit garlic, hot sauce and more.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But now, the smell of bread and the sound of cooks chopping vegetables fill the air at their 6,000-square-foot space on Caldwell Boulevard in Nampa.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The brand's durable, colorful pots are beloved for their ability to retain heat evenly and last for generations—which explains why finding three in pristine condition for a fraction of the retail price is such a big deal for collectors and home cooks alike.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Baker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baker. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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