I. ˈbākə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bæcere, from bacan to bake + -ere -er — more at bake
1. : one that bakes: as
a. : one that specializes in the making of breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries
b. : an operator of equipment for the flaking, toasting, and cooling of cereals
c. : burner 1a(1)
2.
a. : a utensil used for baking
b. : a food (as a meat, fruit, or vegetable) that is suitable for baking
Idaho potatoes are esteemed as good bakers
3. or baker bird
[so called from its ovenlike nest]
: a So. American ovenbird ( Furnarius rufus )
II.
Usage: usually capitalized
— a communications code word for the letter b