cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
Synonyms of cookernext
: 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

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a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast.
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The front floating console houses dual 50-watt wireless smartphone charging pads alongside a refrigerator and cooker capable of chilling drinks or warming food. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Sidney has crafted a brilliant pressure-cooker world that balances prison politics with raw survival prowess. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 This 7-quart cooker is a cold-weather essential for big families and frequent entertainers. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026 Every night before dinner, my father would perform this ritual—rinsing and draining, then setting the pot in the cooker. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooker

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First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cooker was in 1780

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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooker. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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cooker

noun
cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər How to pronounce cooker (audio)
: one that cooks
especially : a utensil, device, or piece of equipment for cooking
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