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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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Recent Examples of cooker
Slow-cooker pot roast, bourbon hot toddies, a giant skillet cookie, and more recipes to make while the blizzard is blizzarding.
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Also last November, another jury said Rafael Andres should be sent back to Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice-cooker cord in 2005.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
This cooker has a spacious capacity of ten cups of uncooked rice and features over 16 menu options, including porridge and stew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Serve the drink from the cooker or a heatproof bowl for a party.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Also last November, another jury said Rafael Andres should be sent back to Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice-cooker cord in 2005.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
This cooker has a spacious capacity of ten cups of uncooked rice and features over 16 menu options, including porridge and stew.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Serve the drink from the cooker or a heatproof bowl for a party.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The exterior patio—complete with a wood-burning stove—is an ideal vantage point for watching street life stroll by, craft brew in hand.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar previously earned a Michelin Star for their Miami pop-up, EntreNos, and their 10-course tasting menu here reflects the same precision and intention.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The executive chef at Stagioni-Four Seasons of Food in Charlotte grew up in Columbus, Ohio, spending summers with her grandparents near the Ohio River, helping to tend their garden from the planting stages through harvest time, setting the stage for a career tied to fresh, farm-to-table cuisine.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Never use the oven as a primary source of heat, especially if your appliance uses natural gas.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Slide the dish into a hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the corn flake topping turns golden and crisp.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Parchment paper is an essential kitchen tool, helping cooks and bakers prepare flawless dishes while minimizing cleanup.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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On weeknights, while one of us cooks, the other does another house task like laundry or pitching in with the dishes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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