bakery — A place where bread and cakes are made or sold
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A place where bread and cakes are made or sold
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪkəri/
Example Sentences
- My dog always drags me to the bakery because he knows they give free treats to pets.
- The bakery opens at 6 AM every morning to serve fresh croissants.
- I accidentally walked into a bakery thinking it was a library - both are quiet and smell amazing!
bakery
NOUN[/ˈbeɪkəri/]
A place where bread and cakes are made or sold
A shop selling fresh bread and cakes
Real bakery with honest machinery beats the fakery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word developed from Middle English 'bakehouse', combining the verb 'bake' (to cook with dry heat) with a locative suffix. The '-ery' suffix replaced the earlier '-house' element, creating a more concise term for a place where baking occurs.
Breakdown
bake (to cook with dry heat) + -ery (suffix denoting a place or establishment where an activity is performed).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog always drags me to the bakery because he knows they give free treats to pets.”
“The bakery opens at 6 AM every morning to serve fresh croissants.”
“I accidentally walked into a bakery thinking it was a library - both are quiet and smell amazing!”
“She decided to open her own bakery after years of working as a chef.”
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