cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
: 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

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cooker was in 1780

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooker. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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cooker

noun
cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
: one that cooks
especially : a utensil, device, or piece of equipment for cooking

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