Synonyms for

Baker

Verb / ˈbeɪkɜ: / Another word for baker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, and other baked goods.

Synonyms & similar words

breadmaker cook chef culinarian patissier confectioner

Synonyms by register

Formal

confectioner pastry chef

Informal

dough guy bread maker

Literary

artisan of bread oven master

Antonyms

consumer customer eater recipient buyer

Common collocations

  • local baker
  • professional baker
  • master baker
  • bread baker
  • pastry baker
  • baker's dozen
  • baker's shop

Word family

noun baker
verb bake
adjective baked

Usage note

While 'baker' specifically refers to someone who bakes bread, it can also be used more broadly for someone who bakes cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. The term 'confectioner' or 'pastry chef' is more specific for sweet baked items.

Example sentences

  1. The baker is making a cake for the party.
  2. The smell of fresh bread from the baker fills the air.
  3. The baker puts the croissants in the oven to bake.
  4. The baker mixes the ingredients to make the dough.
  5. The baker sells delicious treats at the farmers' market.

Quotes

  • Bakers bake bread, and they do it because they love it.
  • The smell of a bakery is the smell of heaven on earth. The baker is a creator and the bread is his art.
  • A baker's job is to make the world a happier place, one loaf of bread at a time.

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