baking
word · lemma: bake
/ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
BAY-king
/bˈeɪkɪŋ/
BAY-king
Definition
Baking is the process of cooking food, especially bread, cakes, or cookies, in an oven using dry heat.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for the act of making baked goods and the hobby. Common collocations: 'baking bread', 'baking class', 'love baking'. Can also mean the activity as a whole, not just the process. Distinct from 'cooking' (general) and 'roasting' (meat or vegetables).
Spanish: horneado - reposteríaPortuguese (BR): assar - confeitariaPortuguese (PT): assar - pastelariaChinese (Simplified): 烘焙 - 烤（做糕点）Chinese (Traditional): 烘焙 - 烤（做糕點）Hindi: बेकिंगArabic: الخبزBengali: বেকিং - ওভেনে রান্না (পিঠা/রুটি প্রস্তুত)Russian: выпечкаJapanese: ベーキング - 焼くことVietnamese: nướng bánhKorean: 베이킹 - 굽기Turkish: fırıncılık - fırında pişirmeUrdu: بیکنگ - اوون میں پکاناIndonesian: memanggang
Example Sentences
I find baking relaxing after a stressful day at work.
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My mom is really good at baking cookies.
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Are you taking a baking class this summer?
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She loves baking cakes on weekends.
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Baking bread fills the house with a wonderful smell.
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The secret to good baking is patience and the right ingredients.
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