释义 |
baker I. \ˈbākə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bæcere, from bacan to bake + -ere -er — more at bake 1. : one that bakes: as a. : one that specializes in the making of breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries b. : an operator of equipment for the flaking, toasting, and cooling of cereals c. : burner 1a(1) 2. a. : a utensil used for baking b. : a food (as a meat, fruit, or vegetable) that is suitable for baking < Idaho potatoes are esteemed as good bakers > 3. or baker bird [so called from its ovenlike nest] : a So. American ovenbird (Furnarius rufus) II. Usage: usually capitalized — a communications code word for the letter b |