cooker
cooker
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "cooker" is /ˈkʊkər/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈkʊ:
/k/: Voiceless velar stop
/ʊ/: Near-close near-back rounded vowel (as in "put")
kər:
/k/: Voiceless velar stop
/ə/: Schwa (mid-central vowel)
/r/: Voiced alveolar approximant
Word Form Variations
Cooker" is primarily a noun. Its related forms stem from the verb "cook."
Noun Forms:
Singular: cooker (e.g., "The new cooker has a self-cleaning feature.")
Plural: cookers (e.g., "They sell various types of rice cookers.")
Related Forms:
Verb: cook (e.g., "She loves to cook.")
Noun: cook (e.g., "He is a great cook.")
Noun: cooking (e.g., "I enjoy cooking.")
Adjective: cooked (e.g., "The meal was perfectly cooked.")
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun Definitions
An appliance or device for cooking food, typically a stove or oven.
Synonyms: Stove, oven, range, hob (British English), griddle (specific type), grill (specific type)
Antonyms: Refrigerator, freezer (appliances for food storage, not cooking)
A person who prepares food, especially professionally or in a specific manner. (Less common use of "cooker" in this context; "cook" is preferred).
Synonyms: Cook, chef, culinary artist, baker, griller
Antonyms: Eater, diner, consumer
Examples of Use
Books
"She peered into the pressure cooker, anticipating the perfectly tender stew within." (Common in cookbooks or novels featuring domestic scenes)
"The off-grid cabin relied on a small wood-burning cooker for all its heating and cooking needs." (From survival guides or narratives about remote living)
Newspapers and Online Publications
"Consumer reports show that induction cookers are gaining popularity due to their energy efficiency." (The Wall Street Journal)
"Safety warnings issued after faulty slow cookers linked to household fires." (The Guardian)
"Choosing the right rice cooker can transform your kitchen experience, according to culinary experts." (Bon Appétit)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Film: In Chef (2014), the main character is a professional cook, and various types of cookers are prominently featured in kitchen scenes.
Television: "Our next challenge involves preparing a gourmet meal using only a single camping cooker." (Heard on outdoor survival or cooking competition shows)
Music: A song might metaphorically refer to life as a "pressure cooker," implying intense situations.
Video Games: In simulation games like The Sims, players can purchase different types of cookers for their virtual kitchens.
General Public Discourse
"Have you used your new slow cooker yet? I hear it makes amazing stews." (Everyday conversation about kitchen appliances)
"My electric cooker isn't heating properly; I think it needs repairing." (Casual discussion about household issues)
"They're having a sale on rice cookers at the electronics store." (Shopping-related conversation)
"Remember to turn off the cooker before leaving the house." (Household instruction)
10 Quotes Using Cooker
"The world is a pressure cooker." (Often attributed to various public figures when describing intense situations)
"Life in the city can feel like a pressure cooker at times, demanding constant resilience." (Original)
"I treat my kitchen as a lab, and my slow cooker is my favorite experiment vessel." (Original, reflecting a common culinary passion)
"Success in a high-stakes environment requires a calm demeanor, even in the pressure cooker." (Original, common in business or sports)
"My grandmother's old wood-burning cooker was the heart of her home." (Original, evoking nostalgia)
"The political climate was a pressure cooker, threatening to explode at any moment." (Original, common metaphorical use)
"To truly understand the culture, you must experience the vibrant chaos of its street food, often prepared on simple cookers." (Original)
"Some people thrive in a pressure cooker, others crumble. Know yourself." (Original)
"The challenge was to prepare a gourmet meal on a single camping cooker." (Original, often heard in survival or outdoor cooking contexts)
"A good cooker is the foundation of a well-loved kitchen." (Original)
Etymology
The word "cooker" comes from the verb "cook," and the suffix "-er," which is used to form nouns indicating a person or thing that performs an action. So, a "cooker" is essentially something that cooks.
The verb "cook" itself has a longer history, coming from the Old English "cōc" (a cook) and the Latin "coquere" (to cook).
The first known use of "cooker" in English, appearing around the mid-18th century, specifically referred to an apparatus or appliance used for cooking food, such as a stove or oven. This meaning is its primary use today.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Cooker
Pressure cooker: A strong, often stressful, situation where people feel intense demands.
Example: "The final weeks before the deadline felt like a real pressure cooker."
Slow cooker: An electric pot that cooks food slowly at a low temperature.
Example: "I put a stew in the slow cooker this morning."
Rice cooker: An electric appliance for cooking rice.
Example: "My new rice cooker makes perfect rice every time."
Gas cooker: A cooker that uses natural gas or propane for fuel.
Example: "The old gas cooker needed to be replaced."
Electric cooker: A cooker that uses electricity for heat.
Example: "Most modern kitchens have an electric cooker."
Stove top: (Using a synonym, referring to the top surface of a cooker where pots are placed).
Example: "She prepared the sauce on the stove top."
Oven bake: (Referring to cooking in an oven, which is part of a cooker).
Example: "Let's oven bake the chicken for dinner."
Frying pan on the fire: (An idiom implying a task or problem is actively being dealt with, relating to a cooking surface).
Example: "Don't add more projects; we already have too many frying pans on the fire."
Hot plate: (A portable heating device for cooking, a type of small cooker).
Example: "They used a hot plate in their dorm room to warm up food."
Culinary device: (A more formal synonym for a cooking appliance).
Example: "This new culinary device simplifies complex recipes.”
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Source Information
Definition of cooker from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
