bakery
UK: ˈbeɪkəri | US: ˈbeɪkəri
n. a place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold
The word "bakery" combines the verb "bake," derived from Old English bacan (to cook by dry heat), with the suffix "-ery," borrowed from Old French -erie, indicating a place associated with a specific activity. This construction logically reflects a location dedicated to baking. The term emerged in English around the 15th century, aligning with the rise of specialized food-production shops in urban centers.
The bakery on Main Street sells fresh croissants every morning.
She ordered a custom cake from the local bakery for her daughter’s birthday.
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air near the bakery.
He works at a bakery and starts his shift at 4 a.m.
The bakery ran out of sourdough loaves by noon.