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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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Recent Examples of cooker
With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Accidental poisoning can occur when home appliances like furnaces, kerosene heaters, stoves, lanterns and generators produce fumes that people breathe in.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The kitchenette has a stove, sink, and two cabinets for extra storage.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The chef’s vision must be clear, and that vision is what’s missing from some otherwise fantastic restaurants in town.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article March Madness may be burning up its brackets at the moment, but Orlando chefs will be setting the gridiron on fire for a cause on Friday (April 4), coming together for the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation‘s annual Sideline Wine & Dine at Camping World Stadium.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Clip the Coupon Amazon This little countertop pizza oven made the rounds on TikTok last year for being so cute, compact, and relatively affordable.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Real Estate Perspective There are three occasions when ovens show up in decision-making.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Waters pioneered farm-to-table dining, Keller defined fine dining in America, Oliver changed how home cooks engage with food, and Andrés turned the food into a tool for activism.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Add shrimp, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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