baking

ba-king · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity or skill of making bread, cakes, and pastries.

  2. 2.

    [informal]Extremely hot.

  3. 3.

    Currently cooking using dry heat.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    baking powder — A leavening agent used in baking.
  • •
    baking soda — Sodium bicarbonate, used in baking and cleaning.
  • •
    baking sheet — A flat metal pan for baking.
  • •
    baking hot — Extremely hot weather.

Related words

See also: bake, cooking, oven
Synonyms: cooking, roasting

Etymology

Present participle of bake, from Old English bacan ("to bake").