baker

[ bey-ker ]

/ ˈbeɪ kər /

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noun

a person who bakes.

a person who makes and sells bread, cake, etc.

a small portable oven.

(usually initial capital letter) a code word used in communications to represent the letter B.

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Origin of baker

before 1000; Middle English bakere,Old English bæcere.See bake, -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM baker

bak·er·like, adjective

Words nearby baker

bakehouse, bake in, Bakelite, bakemeat, Bake-Off, baker, Baker Island, Baker, Josephine, Baker Lake, baker's dozen, Bakersfield

Other definitions for baker (2 of 2)

Baker

[ bey-ker ]

/ ˈbeɪ kər /

noun

Sir Benjamin, 1840–1907, English engineer.

George "Father Divine", 1877–1965, U.S. religious leader.

George Pierce, 1866–1935, U.S. critic, author, and professor of drama.

Howard H(enry), Jr., 1925–2014, U.S. politician: senator 1967–85.

Dame Janet, born 1933, English mezzo-soprano.

Josephine, 1906–75, French entertainer, born in the U.S.

Newton Diehl

[deel], /dil/, 1871–1937, U.S. lawyer: Secretary of War 1916–21.

Ray Stan·nard

[stan-erd] /ˈstæn ərd/ "David Grayson", 1870–1946, U.S. author.

Samuel White, 1821–93, English explorer and colonial administrator: discovered Lake Albert.

Mount Baker, a mountain in northwestern Washington, in the Cascade Range: highest peak, 10,750 feet (3,277 meters).

a town in central Louisiana.

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How to use baker in a sentence

Gratitude turned into an obligation to “repay the good that had come to me,” Baker says.
Julien Baker questioned her faith. Music helped her embrace the uncertainty.|Sonia Rao|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
“We need to be prepared for offseason outbreaks and potentially large outbreaks,” Baker says.
COVID-19 precautions may be reducing cases of flu and other respiratory infections|Jennifer Welsh|February 2, 2021|Science News
We should also be grateful for the bakers and cooks, whose risk of death rose more than 50 percent.
Everyone should be wearing N95 masks now|Joseph G. Allen|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Baker has been critical of the city’s decision not to let members of the public speak or be heard during City Council meetings – not just about this topic but during the entire pandemic.
Chula Vista Police Chief Says She Didn’t Know Department Shared Data With Feds|Gustavo Solis|January 20, 2021|Voice of San Diego

“It seems like as it’s gotten colder and wetter, you’re seeing structures getting more elaborate,” Baker says.
When it comes to COVID-19 risk, what counts as ‘outdoor’ dining?|Sara Kiley Watson|January 11, 2021|Popular-Science
The one we use was by a chappie called Theodore Baker, 1894.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He becomes especially earnest when the conversation turns to his role as The Baker in Into the Woods.
New ‘Late Late Show’ Host James Corden Would Like to Manage Your Expectations|Kevin Fallon|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It appeared that Baker would again have to face Clark in the forthcoming run-off.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era|Gary May|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both state and federal law required that the disputed ballots be counted, which gave the victory to Wilson Baker.
Honoring The Late John Doar, A Nearly Forgotten Hero Of The Civil Rights Era|Gary May|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Charlie Baker in Massachusetts and Charles Rauner in Illinois scored upset gubernatorial wins with pro-minimum messages.
To Make Their Victory Durable, the GOP Must Fix the Minimum Wage|Dmitri Mehlhorn|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That Hicks—the damned —— —— —— he come t' Baker's as they hooked up t' leave the Spring.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Toward eight o'clock a pretty, capable-looking girl of twelve came out of the house and bought a loaf of bread at the baker's.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
On the night when the children had crept so quietly away from the baker's wife, Jess had forgotten to take Benny's bear.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
But I felt no anxiety: I knew the "silent baker" would prove deaf and dumb.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist|Alexander Berkman
Going ten paces up the street he saw the baker's shop where he supplied himself.
Balsamo, The Magician|Alexander Dumas

British Dictionary definitions for baker (1 of 2)

baker

/ (ˈbeɪkə) /

noun

a person whose business or employment is to make or sell bread, cakes, etc

a portable oven

on the baker's list Irish informal in good health

British Dictionary definitions for baker (2 of 2)

Baker

/ (ˈbeɪkə) /

noun

Sir Benjamin . 1840–1907, British engineer who, with Sir John Fowler, designed and constructed much of the London underground railway, the Forth Railway Bridge, and the first Aswan Dam

Chet, full name Chesney H. Baker. 1929–88, US jazz trumpeter and singer

Dame Janet . born 1933, British mezzo-soprano

Sir Samuel White . 1821–93, British explorer: discovered Lake Albert (1864)

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baker

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British Dictionary definitions for baker (1 of 2)

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