cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇-kər 

: 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

Synonyms

• cookstove
• range

Examples of cooker in a Sentence

a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips

Dad was the traditional cooker of the big Sunday breakfast.

Recent Examples on the Web

The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking. —Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024

Kamado cooker diehards don’t fret: While ceramic grills have thicker walls than any metal smoker, steel is generally more difficult for these frequencies to penetrate, so these probes should work with your Big Green Egg too. —Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024

Recipients can create little breakfast sandwiches and waffles, or use the cooker to toast hashbrowns. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

The wall opposite the bed houses a compact kitchenette that comes standard with an induction cooker, fridge and sink. —New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cooker

• pasta cooker
• pressure cooker
• rice cooker
• slow cooker

Kids Definition

cooker

noun

cook·​er ˈku̇k-ər 

: one that cooks

especially : a utensil, device, or piece of equipment for cooking