Definition of cookernext
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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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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 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 The chugging and churning riffs of the Swedish hard-core band’s breakout song once used to echo the pressure-cooker atmosphere of the kitchen. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 That's because slow-cookers trap moisture better than other cooking vessels and methods, and the extra liquid is needed to keep the beans and chicken from drying out. Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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Noun
  • Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Massey was sitting on the couch and got up to remove a pot of water from the stove.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list.
    Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company has been introducing new products and redesigning packaging to attract more home chefs.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its curved flame lines the back of the oven and generates impressive heat.
    Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the sheet pans to the center racks of the oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown and soft in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Employees said servers had agreed that tips collected from takeout orders would go to the cooks.
    Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Working in batches as necessary so as not to overcrowd the pan, add the chicken and cook until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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