Cooker

Definition

Cooker is a noun. It refers to an appliance or device used for cooking food, such as an oven, stove, or pressure cooker. In British English, it specifically refers to a stove with an oven, while in American English, the term is less commonly used in this sense.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkər/
• Respelling: KUUK-uhr

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkə/
• Respelling: KUUK-uh

Etymology

The word "cooker" is derived from the verb "cook," which originates from the Latin "coquere," meaning "to cook." The noun form “cooker” emerged in the 19th century, specifically referring to devices or machines used for cooking.

Derivatives

• Pressure cooker (noun)
• Slow cooker (noun)
• Cookware (noun)
• Rice cooker (noun)
• Cook (verb)

Synonyms

• Stove
• Oven
• Range

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "cooker" is commonly used in British English to refer to a stove or cooking appliance. For example, "She bought a new electric cooker for the kitchen," or "Pressure cookers are useful for cooking quickly."

Related Terms

• Oven: An appliance for baking, roasting, or heating food.
• Range: A stove with multiple burners or cooking surfaces, often with an oven below.
• Appliance: A device designed for household use, such as a cooker or refrigerator.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An appliance or device used for cooking food: Refers to a machine used in the kitchen for preparing food by heating.
  • Example: "They used a gas cooker to prepare meals."
• A stove with an oven (British English): Specifically refers to a combined appliance used for both baking and stovetop cooking in British contexts.
  • Example: "The new cooker has a built-in grill and oven."