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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 Instant Pot’s multitasking cookers can seemingly do it all, including sautéing, slow cooking, steaming, even making yogurt. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 Instant Pot 6-Quart 1500W Electric Dutch Oven, $85.99 Need a cooker that can handle braising, browning and searing just as well as slow cooking? Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The cooker also includes an omelet and poaching tray for hassle-free breakfast omelets or eggs benedict. County Line Cold Brew Coffee Maker Say goodbye to pricey cold brew beverages and make your very own cold brew coffee at home with this coffee maker. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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Noun
  • Lodge’s 15-inch cast iron pan is a great all-around pan, whether your dad loves to cook on his gas stove, grill or directly over the fire.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
  • The rest of the cottages still hold their charm: wood stoves, soaking tubs, and just enough space to forget your inbox exists.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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  • The setting is intimate and elemental: handmade ceramics, just 13 tables, and a quiet chef’s table in a separate room that leads into the kitchen, for those who want to witness the process up close.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • New this year is a Best Ice Cream Flavor of the Year competition judged by celebrity chefs Claudia Sandoval, Zuliya Khawaja and Sam The Cooking Guy.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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  • The Tequila undergoes a traditional production process that includes slow-cooking the agave in stone ovens, roller mill extraction, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks without fibers.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Outside, a covered patio next to an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven offers an opportunity for al fresco dining.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
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  • Paul Brinegar as George Washington Wishbone Paul Brinegar played Wishbone, the camp cook who added heart and humor to the trail.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 7 June 2025

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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