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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips
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Recent Examples of cooker
In June 2019, Burg Simpson client Perez had just used her Sunbeam pressure cooker to make beans at home and touched the cooker to release the pressure and retrieve her beans.
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Sponsored Content, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Its Residential Kitchen Equipment Group segment offers kitchen equipment comprising cookers, stoves, cooktops, microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, under-counter refrigeration, wine cellars, ice machines, beer dispensers, mixers, rotisseries, and ventilation and outdoor cooking equipment.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At 40% off its original price, there’s no better time to snap up this simple but solid cooker.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sponsored Content, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Its Residential Kitchen Equipment Group segment offers kitchen equipment comprising cookers, stoves, cooktops, microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, under-counter refrigeration, wine cellars, ice machines, beer dispensers, mixers, rotisseries, and ventilation and outdoor cooking equipment.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At 40% off its original price, there’s no better time to snap up this simple but solid cooker.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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The scallops sizzle in a hot carbon-steel skillet on the stove, and Kolender transfers the pan to the high-heat broiler.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a small pot, cover the garlic with the oil. 2: Bring to a low boil on the stove, then decrease the heat to very low to maintain a bare simmer.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One chef smiled and said a local farmer had figured out how to grow some, just for Eriro.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Like many creators, chefs always see things to improve upon, to tweak, to revise.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cauliflower is both browned in a skillet and roasted at high heat in the oven to caramelize the florets.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cook Chicken Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, oven-going skillet over medium-high.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken breasts and cook, without turning, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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