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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
The portable induction cooker can be used inside, or outside on the drop-down worktop on back of the kitchen block.
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New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Remove the trivet from the cooker.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood.
—Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The safety commission said customers should stop using the cookers and dispose of them.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Remove the trivet from the cooker.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood.
—Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The safety commission said customers should stop using the cookers and dispose of them.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Never use a gas stove, grill or generator to heat your home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Zahra Tangorra’s Marinara Sauce Tangorra’s sauce starts with onions and whole garlic cloves cooked down in oil on the stove.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Or better yet—ask about a chef’s tasting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The two-unit property shares a luxurious and spacious patio, that includes an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning oven and a small private pool.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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In collaboration with Acqua di Parma, the spot will have Mediterranean cocktails, a poolside pizza oven and Italian sharing platters to enjoy overlooking Hyde Park and the London skyline.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The worldwide energy feast will only grow, even as the recipes and cooks evolve.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The fat has a long culinary history, but its return to mainstream kitchens has introduced a new generation of cooks to a product many had never heard of.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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