bakery

American

[bey-kuh-ree, beyk-ree] / ˈbeɪ kə ri, ˈbeɪk ri /

noun

plural

bakeries

Also called bakeshop. a baker's shop.
a place where baked goods are made.

bakery British

/ ˈbeɪkərɪ /

noun

Also called: bakehouse. a room or building equipped for baking
a shop in which bread, cakes, etc, are sold

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Etymology

Origin of bakery

1535–45; baker + -y ³; now taken as bake + -ery

Example Sentences

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The bakery chain is largely franchised, a business model that private-equity firms have been attracted to because it can offer predictable revenue streams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He said he was no longer able to make a living from his bakery because almost all his customers had fled.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The bakery now has a long-term lease, as do other graduates of the program, including Mello flower shop, arts-and-crafts studio Craftivity and Whack Donuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

A beautiful loaf of bread from your neighborhood bakery or a great dip from the deli counter will always beat a resentfully assembled dish.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

With a trembling hand he opened the bakery door.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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