bread maker — An electric kitchen appliance that automatically mixes, kneads, and bakes bread
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An electric kitchen appliance that automatically mixes, kneads, and bakes bread
Pronunciation (IPA): /bred ˈmeɪkər/
Example Sentences
- My bread maker is so smart, it even sets an alarm to wake me up when the bread is ready!
- She bought a bread maker to save money, but ended up spending more on fancy flour varieties.
- The bread maker can produce different types of bread including whole wheat and rye.
bread maker
NOUN[/bred ˈmeɪkər/]
An electric kitchen appliance that automatically mixes, kneads, and bakes bread
a compact rectangular bread maker sits on the counter with its lid closed and steam rising from vents. A woman in pajamas and apron stands nearby holding a cup of coffee, watching the machine work. Inside the visible glass window, dough rotates and kneads automatically without any human intervention. The machine's indicator lights show it progressing through different baking stages. A man enters the kitchen drawn by the delicious aroma of fresh bread baking. Both people smile as they anticipate the finished loaf that will emerge soon. an electric kitchen appliance that automatically mixes, kneads, and bakes bread
The bread maker helps the baker, who's also a seasoning shaker!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The compound 'bread maker' combines two Old English elements: 'bread' derives from Old English 'bread', originally meaning a piece or morsel of food, later specifically denoting baked grain product. 'Maker' is formed from the verb 'make' (Old English 'macian') with the agentive suffix '-er', creating a noun meaning 'one who makes'. The compound as a modern appliance term emerged in the 1980s following the device's development in Japan.
Breakdown
bread (Old English 'bread', originally a morsel or piece) + maker (make + -er, an agentive suffix denoting an agent or person/device that performs an action). The suffix '-er' transforms the verb into a noun indicating the performer or tool of the action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My bread maker is so smart, it even sets an alarm to wake me up when the bread is ready!”
“She bought a bread maker to save money, but ended up spending more on fancy flour varieties.”
“The bread maker can produce different types of bread including whole wheat and rye.”
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