cooker
word
Definition
A cooker is a machine or appliance used for cooking food, such as a stove, oven, or sometimes a special pot like a pressure cooker.
Usage & Nuances
British English uses 'cooker' for the appliance (stove or oven), whereas American English uses 'stove' or 'range.' Sometimes refers to electric rice cookers or pressure cookers. Not used for a person who cooks (that's 'cook' or 'chef'). Common collocations: 'electric cooker,' 'gas cooker,' 'pressure cooker.'
Spanish: cocina - hornillo - olla a presiónPortuguese (BR): fogão - panela elétrica - panela de pressãoPortuguese (PT): fogão - panela elétrica - panela de pressãoChinese (Simplified): 炉子 - 电饭煲 - 压力锅Chinese (Traditional): 爐子 - 電飯煲 - 壓力鍋Hindi: कुकर - चूल्हाArabic: موقد - طنجرة الضغط - جهاز طهي
Example Sentences
The cooker is in the kitchen.
basic
She turned on the cooker to boil water.
basic
Our new cooker has four burners.
basic
Can you check if the cooker is still on?
natural
This recipe is easier if you use a pressure cooker.
natural
We bought an electric rice cooker for quick meals.
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