bakery

American  

[bey-kuh-ree, beyk-ree] / ˈbeɪ kə ri, ˈbeɪk ri /

noun

plural

bakeries

1. Also called bakeshop.  a baker's shop.

2. a place where baked goods are made.

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bakery British  

/ ˈbeɪkərɪ /

noun

1. Also called: bakehouse.  a room or building equipped for baking

2. a shop in which bread, cakes, etc, are sold

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Etymology

Origin of bakery

1535–45; baker + -y ³; now taken as bake + -ery

Example Sentences

The private-equity giant is buying the U.S. bakery chain from Dunkin’ Owner Roark Capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Fatemah, who was standing in line for bread at a neighborhood bakery, seemed crestfallen as she explained how this Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, was even worse than others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"A busy bakery we've supported on the main street of Cookstown can't move into a bigger premises because they cannot get a water connection," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Or a guest who stops at the neighborhood bakery for excellent pita instead of grabbing the plastic-bagged version from the grocery store on the way over.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

I got to wear an apron when I had my birthday party at the bakery, but that one had been plain black.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks