bakery

noun

bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce bakery (audio)
plural bakeries
: a place for baking or selling baked goods

Examples of bakery in a Sentence

They work at a bakery.
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There was a Blue Ribbon Sushi, a juice bar, a vegan bakery and boutiques run by everyone from Jennifer Meyer to Rachel Zoe to Lauren Conrad. Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025 There is also Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Gigi's Pizzeria, two traditional cruise dining rooms, and International Cafe, a 24-hour coffee shop and bakery that was buzzing with patrons bright and early every morning. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025 And remember, check your local bakeries' social media accounts for additional deals. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles. Eric Kim, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bakery 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bakery was in 1598

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“Bakery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bakery. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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bakery

noun
bak·​ery ˈbā-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce bakery (audio)
plural bakeries
: a place where bread, cakes, and pastry are made or sold

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