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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
With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
Garnish and serve: Remove lid from cooker, and stir in remaining cilantro.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Guests and locals attending the annual lighting ceremony can enjoy Victorian Carolers, a complimentary hot toddy and artisanal hot cocoa bar, festive cookers, and an appearance from The Texas Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker ballerinas.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
Garnish and serve: Remove lid from cooker, and stir in remaining cilantro.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Guests and locals attending the annual lighting ceremony can enjoy Victorian Carolers, a complimentary hot toddy and artisanal hot cocoa bar, festive cookers, and an appearance from The Texas Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker ballerinas.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ensure vents for the dryer, furnace stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chef’s vision must be clear, and that vision is what’s missing from some otherwise fantastic restaurants in town.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plus exciting prizes will be awarded at the end of the month including a Caribbean cruise with Virgin Voyages, a private dinner with celebrity chef Curtis Stone, and dinner for two for a year at Cooper’s Hawk.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers and ovens are all on sale at both stores.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most high-heat ovens have a single heat source at the back, but Ooni’s flame is bigger at the mouth of the oven so that the pizza stone heats evenly.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
5 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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Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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