Bakery: meaning, definitions and examples
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bakery
[ ˈbeɪkəri ]
food establishment
A bakery is a place where baked goods such as bread, cakes, pastries, and cookies are produced and sold. It can be a small shop or a larger industrial facility. Many bakeries also offer coffee and other beverages.
Synonyms
bakehouse, bread shop, patisserie.
Examples of usage
- I bought fresh bread from the bakery.
- The bakery has a daily special on croissants.
- She works in a bakery and loves decorating cakes.
Translations
Translations of the word "bakery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 padaria
🇮🇳 बेकरी
🇩🇪 Bäckerei
🇮🇩 toko roti
🇺🇦 кондитерська
🇵🇱 piekarnia
🇯🇵 ベーカリー
🇫🇷 boulangerie
🇪🇸 panadería
🇹🇷 fırın
🇰🇷 제과점
🇸🇦 مخبز
🇨🇿 pekárna
🇸🇰 pekáreň
🇨🇳 面包店
🇸🇮 pekarna
🇮🇸 bakari
🇰🇿 нан дүкені
🇬🇪 ქონდიტორი
🇦🇿 çörəkxana
🇲🇽 panadería
Etymology
The word 'bakery' originates from the Old English word 'bacan', which means 'to bake'. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *bakōną, which has similar meanings in other Germanic languages. The concept of baking has existed for thousands of years, with evidence of bread-making dating back to ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia. With the rise of urban centers and the demand for specialized foods in the Middle Ages, dedicated shops for baking began to appear. The French influence led to the term pâtisserie, which refers to a shop specializing in pastries and sweets. The modern bakery has evolved to include various types of baked goods and often serves as a community hub, offering not just food but also a place for social interaction.