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Bakery

UK //ˈbeɪ.kər.i// US //ˈbeɪ.kəri// Pronunciation

Definition

A shop where bread and other baked goods are produced and sold.

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In simple words: A place where bread and cakes are made and sold.

Examples

• I bought a fresh loaf of sourdough from the bakery.
• The bakery smelled of warm cookies and pastries.
• She works every Saturday at the local bakery.
• Every morning, I stop by the bakery for a coffee and muffin.
• The bakery's display case was filled with colorful cakes.

Usage notes

Use 'bakery' to refer to the establishment, not just the goods. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bake' and 'factory' - a factory for baked goods.

Collocations

• fresh bakery
• local bakery
• artisan bakery

Synonyms

• bakery shop
• bread shop
• patissier
• confectionery

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'baker', which refers to a person, not the place.
• Using as a verb (e.g., to bakery), which is incorrect.