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

Garnish and serve: Remove lid from cooker, and stir in remaining cilantro. —Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025

Guests and locals attending the annual lighting ceremony can enjoy Victorian Carolers, a complimentary hot toddy and artisanal hot cocoa bar, festive cookers, and an appearance from The Texas Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker ballerinas. —Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Instead of dirtying a larger pot for your supporting dishes, this quaint cooker will come in handy for quick (or slower simmering) concoctions while matching your kitchen atmosphere. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025

The cooker is still quite versatile for a wee thing, with settings that include max crisp, air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. —Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cooker

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

Rhymes for cooker

• booker
• looker
• rooker
• snooker
• onlooker

Kids Definition

cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər 

: one that cooks

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