cooker

noun

ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
Definition of cookernext
1
as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips

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2
as in chef
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast

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Recent Examples of cooker Additionally, the exterior of this cooker ran a little hot without any kind of plastic base or foot between it at the countertop. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Crofton Microwave Cookware Make microwave meal prep easier with Crofton Microwave Cookware, with options including a popcorn maker, bacon maker, 4-in-1 egg cooker, ramen cooker, and splatter cover. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Modern leadership is a pressure-cooker that demands both reactive protection for when things go wrong and proactive capacity to prevent breakdowns in the first place. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The kitchen block is located to the right of the entry, utilizing an optional portable induction cooker, rectangular sink with flush-mount lid and available 90-L Isotherm door fridge. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
  1. stove
  2. chef
  3. oven
  4. cook
Noun
  • Concentrations were generally highest immediately beside the stove and near the updraft of the smoke-clearing ventilation hoods, where cooks and chefs are typically working.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After 30 minutes of ordinary gas stove use, nitrogen dioxide levels in more than half of kitchens rose above 100 ppb, the threshold used in the EPA’s one-hour outdoor air standard.
    — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chef
Noun
  • The Morrison Grill is a fantastic in-house dining option and home to one of the first Josper Grills in Ireland—a combined charcoal grill and oven that can reach temperatures of 932°F.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Place the bread cheese and the crostini on separate racks in the oven.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Everyone must be ready for anything, and as 100 becomes 50, the kitchen slowly empties and the competition intensifies until one cook eventually walks away victorious.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Content creator Leah Victoria has turned the recipes she's known for online @leahscucina into a new cookbook full of recipes for busy parents, at-home cooks and anyone looking to speed up their dinner routine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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