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baker

Syllabification: (bak·er)

Pronunciation: /ˈbākər/

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Definition of baker

noun

a person who makes bread and cakes, especially commercially.
[often with modifier.] an oven for a particular purpose:a bread baker

Origin:

Old English bæcere, from bacan (see bake)

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Definition of baker in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

baked goods
baked in the cake
baked potato
bakehouse
Bakelite
baker
Baker Island
baker's dozen
baker's yeast
Baker, Dame Janet
Baker, Josephine

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