baked; baking; bakes
1
: to cook by dry heat especially in an oven
bake a cake
bake bread
baked potatoes
baking [=roasting] a chicken
2
: to dry or harden by subjecting to heat
1
: to prepare food by baking it
a cook who enjoys baking
2
: to become baked
a loaf of bread baking in the oven
3
: to be or become extremely hot
sidewalks baking in the sun
1
: the act or process of baking
2
: a social gathering at which a baked food is served
Examples of bake in a Sentence
Verb
She wrapped the fish in foil and baked it for 15 minutes.
How long has the cake been baking?
They baked the bricks in the sun.
The streets were baking in the afternoon heat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Sunday night’s episode of the TLC series showed Ed and Liz baking a breakfast pizza with Ryleigh, something Liz thought should be creative and carefree.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Rise locations bake up to 1,000 biscuits daily to meet demand originally driven by college crowds in Rise’s home town of Durham, North Carolina.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Many experts believe commission costs have been baked into home listings prices.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
More concern should be paid to the lofty expectations of a soft landing for the economy and strong earnings growth baked into stock valuations.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Earlier, there had been a flap over an exemption for workers in restaurants that bake and sell bread.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle on cheese and bake for about 20 minutes 'til the whites are cooked, and the yolks are sunny.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
The Easter rabbit baked these cute cookies with their paw imprint.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
While assembling these souse and bakes, the complex history of the Caribbean comes into full view, as does the resilience of Grenadians who have turned the foods of their oppression such as saltfish into profoundly beautiful, delicious dishes.
—Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Lewis’ version, which also features creamy slices of avocado sandwiched between the bakes, was often served at family brunches during her childhood in South London.
—Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Her vibrant personality, detailed instructions, and focus on beginner-friendly bakes captured a loyal following.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
For the record, one recipe tester said the flavors in this bake were like a McDonald’s cheeseburger but better.
—Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
And, just for the record, not everything Gregg bakes is gothic or twisted.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 140 to 145 degrees F (do not over-bake or your pork chops will be chewy).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
Combine flour, pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Sunday night’s episode of the TLC series showed Ed and Liz baking a breakfast pizza with Ryleigh, something Liz thought should be creative and carefree.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Rise locations bake up to 1,000 biscuits daily to meet demand originally driven by college crowds in Rise’s home town of Durham, North Carolina.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Many experts believe commission costs have been baked into home listings prices.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
More concern should be paid to the lofty expectations of a soft landing for the economy and strong earnings growth baked into stock valuations.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Earlier, there had been a flap over an exemption for workers in restaurants that bake and sell bread.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Sprinkle on cheese and bake for about 20 minutes 'til the whites are cooked, and the yolks are sunny.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
The Easter rabbit baked these cute cookies with their paw imprint.
—Laura Fenton, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Noun
The current queen is Hannah Neeleman, a homesteading mother of eight, who milks cows, bakes, dances, and takes part in beauty pageants, to the delight and incomprehension of her followers.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
While assembling these souse and bakes, the complex history of the Caribbean comes into full view, as does the resilience of Grenadians who have turned the foods of their oppression such as saltfish into profoundly beautiful, delicious dishes.
—Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Lewis’ version, which also features creamy slices of avocado sandwiched between the bakes, was often served at family brunches during her childhood in South London.
—Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Her vibrant personality, detailed instructions, and focus on beginner-friendly bakes captured a loyal following.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
This cheesy bake tops grits with creamy half-and-half and bacon custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
For the record, one recipe tester said the flavors in this bake were like a McDonald’s cheeseburger but better.
—Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
And, just for the record, not everything Gregg bakes is gothic or twisted.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 140 to 145 degrees F (do not over-bake or your pork chops will be chewy).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English bacan; akin to Old High German bahhan to bake, Greek phōgein to roast
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of bake was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing bake
Dictionary Entries Near bake
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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bake. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
bake
1 of 2 verb
baked; baking
1
: to cook or become cooked by dry heat especially in an oven
2
: to dry or harden by heat
bake bricks
3
: to be or become very hot
a sidewalk baking in the sun
baker
noun
bake
2 of 2 noun1
: the act or process of baking
2
: a social gathering at which a baked food is served
especially
: clambake
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