B1nounfoodbusiness
US/ˈbeɪ.kər.i/
UK/ˈbeɪ.kər.i/
a place where bread, cakes and similar food are made or sold
In context
There is a small bakery next to the office that sells fresh bread every morning.
She works at a bakery and starts her shift at four in the morning.
The hotel orders pastries from a local bakery for its breakfast buffet.
Words that go with bakery
adjective + noun
- local bakeryWe buy our cakes from a local bakery.
- artisan bakeryThe artisan bakery is famous for its sourdough.
noun + noun
- bakery itemsThe bakery items sell out by noon.
- bakery sectionThe bakery section is at the back of the store.
verb + noun
- open a bakeryThey plan to open a bakery downtown.
noun + preposition
- at the bakeryI stopped at the bakery on my way to work.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a bakery shop of breadCorrect: a bakery