B1nounfoodwork
US/ˈbeɪ.kər/
UK/ˈbeɪ.kə/
a person whose job is to make and sell bread and cakes
In context
The baker gets up at four every morning to prepare the bread.
Our local baker delivers fresh rolls to the office every Friday.
She worked as a baker for ten years before opening her own shop.
Words that go with baker
adjective + noun
- local bakerThe local baker is famous for his sourdough.
- master bakerHe is a master baker with thirty years of experience.
- professional bakerA professional baker can shape dough very quickly.
noun + noun
- home bakerMany home bakers sell cakes online now.
verb + preposition
- work as a bakerHe wants to work as a baker in a big hotel.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought some bread at the baker near my office.Correct: I bought some bread at the bakery near my office.