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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 To avoid damaging your countertop cooker, stick to a soft cloth like microfiber or a nonabrasive sponge when giving the inside a wipe down. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 Instant Pot 6-Quart 1500W Electric Dutch Oven, $85.99 Need a cooker that can handle braising, browning and searing just as well as slow cooking? Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The cooker also includes an omelet and poaching tray for hassle-free breakfast omelets or eggs benedict. County Line Cold Brew Coffee Maker Say goodbye to pricey cold brew beverages and make your very own cold brew coffee at home with this coffee maker. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Hot Pot electric cooker: on sale for $29.99 (21% off) Original price: $37.99 A Hot Pot electric cooker is designed for small spaces and on-the-go cooking. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooker
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Noun
  • The kitchenette comes with a stove, a sink, and cabinets to store your kitchen essentials.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Nobody wants to be hanging out over a hot stove in the middle of a Southern heatwave.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Family welcomes arrival of new baby Evie 'The Bear' Season 4 cast Jeremy Allen White returns as head chef Carmy, a role that has won him two consecutive Emmys for.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • And then everyone else started saying it, and so many young chefs started reaching out.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Place skillet in the oven until the butter is melted and foamy, about 5 minutes.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
  • Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 10 minutes, then lower to 350 degrees and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • This 7-quart slow cooker has an auto-adjust cooking cycle, a control screen for scheduling cooking time and cook-and-carry handles for easy transport.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • The reason for no spices immediately shocked the cook.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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