baker

ba-ker · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and pastries.

  2. 2.

    [proper noun]A common surname.

Forms

plural: bakers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    baker's dozen — Thirteen items (traditionally, bakers added an extra item to avoid penalties for short-changing).
  • •
    the baker's wife — A traditional character in folklore.

Related words

See also: bake, bakery, bread, pastry
Synonyms: breadmaker, pastry chef

Etymology

From Old English bæcere ("baker"), from bacan ("to bake") + -ere (agent suffix).