Bake

Pronunciation: /beɪk/

Definitions of bake

verb to cook (food) by dry heat, typically in an oven

Example Sentences

A1 I bake cookies for my friends.

A2 She bakes a cake every weekend.

B1 They are baking bread in the kitchen.

B2 My grandmother bakes the best pies.

C1 The chef baked a delicious souffle for the guests.

C2 After years of practice, she can bake intricate pastries with ease.

Examples of bake in a Sentence

formal She decided to bake a batch of cookies for the charity event.

informal I'm going to bake a cake for my friend's birthday.

slang Let's bake some brownies and chill out.

figurative His plan to bake a successful business was well underway.

Origin and Evolution of bake

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bake' originated from the Old English word 'bacan' which means to cook by dry heat in an oven.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bake' has retained its original meaning of cooking by dry heat in an oven, but has also expanded to include various methods of cooking such as baking, roasting, and toasting.