bakery

noun/ˈbeɪkəri/

Frequency rank: #6,245 most common English word

Meaning

A place where bread, cakes, and other baked goods are made and sold.

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Example sentence

She bought fresh bread and croissants at the bakery near her apartment.

Synonyms & related words

  • shop
  • patisserie
  • boulangerie

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