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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 The cookers, which can also air fry, were sold in black and have a 6.5-quarter capacity. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 May 2025 In addition to the aforementioned induction cooker, the kitchen block houses a sink and a storage cabinets/drawers. New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025 The compact but fully equipped kitchen, which extends across the aisle next to the bathroom, includes a portable induction cooker, sink, 93-L fridge/freezer, microwave/air fryer and flip-up counter extension. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 Affected cookers were sold in black and have a 6.5 quart capacity. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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Noun
  • The exterior has been repainted using original colors sourced from historic railway drawings, while the interior features period wallpaper, a bed and a stove.
    Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
  • To reheat, add a few tablespoons of water and warm it on the stove, covered, stirring here and there.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Over in cutie-sweetie world, Serena and Kordell take a cooking class with chef Marita.
    Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Newcomers to the dining scene include Fish Shop, an eastside seafood spot from a former Justine's chef and the first Austin outpost for the brightly colored La La Kind Cafe.
    Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
  • Indoors: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
Noun
  • Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • Put the grate over your fire and cook steak, potatoes and anything else your heart desires directly on the grate.
    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, 25 July 2025

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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