cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər 

: one that cooks: such as

a

: a utensil, device, or apparatus for cooking

b

: a person who tends a cooking process : cook

c

British : stove

Synonyms

• cookstove
• range

Examples of cooker in a Sentence

a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips

Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast.

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, alternatives to gas stoves, like an electric stove or an induction cooker, are improving every year. —Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

Following that blast, Chinese market regulators issued detailed guidelines on the use of gas appliances and cookers to avoid safety risks. —Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cooker

• pasta cooker
• pressure cooker
• rice cooker
• slow cooker

Kids Definition

cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər 

: one that cooks

especially : a utensil, device, or piece of equipment for cooking