baker
UK: ˈbeɪkə | US: ˈbeɪkər
n. a person who bakes bread, cakes, or other baked goods professionally or as a trade
The word "baker" originates from Old English bæcere, derived from the verb bacan ("to bake") + the agent suffix -ere. The root bake traces back to Proto-Germanic bakaną, meaning "to roast, bake," and is related to Dutch bakken and German backen. The suffix -er is a common Germanic agentive ending, indicating a person performing an action (e.g., "teacher," "runner"). The term has retained its core meaning over centuries, reflecting the enduring role of bakers in food preparation.
The baker wakes up early to prepare fresh bread for the morning customers.
She trained as a baker in Paris before opening her own patisserie.
The local baker donated cakes to the school fundraiser.
A skilled baker knows how to perfect the texture of sourdough.
His grandfather was a baker who taught him the secrets of traditional recipes.