Bakeshop: meaning, definitions and examples
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bakeshop
[ ˈbeɪkˌʃɒp ]
food establishment
A bakeshop is a place where baked goods such as bread, pastries, and cakes are produced and sold. It often has a display case where customers can see the fresh products. Bakeshops may also offer customized baked items for special occasions.
Synonyms
bakery, bread shop, patisserie.
Examples of usage
- I stopped by the bakeshop to buy a loaf of fresh bread.
- The local bakeshop has the best chocolate croissants.
- She ordered a birthday cake from the neighborhood bakeshop.
- They opened a new bakeshop that specializes in gluten-free products.
Translations
Translations of the word "bakeshop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 padaria
🇮🇳 बेकरी
🇩🇪 Bäckerei
🇮🇩 toko roti
🇺🇦 пекарня
🇵🇱 piekarnia
🇯🇵 ベーカリー
🇫🇷 boulangerie
🇪🇸 panadería
🇹🇷 fırın
🇰🇷 제과점
🇸🇦 مخبز
🇨🇿 pekárna
🇸🇰 pekáreň
🇨🇳 面包店
🇸🇮 pekarna
🇮🇸 bakari
🇰🇿 нан дүкені
🇬🇪 პური
🇦🇿 çörəkxana
🇲🇽 panadería
Etymology
The term 'bakeshop' has its origins in the combination of two words: 'bake' and 'shop'. The word 'bake' comes from the Old English term 'bacan', which means to cook or prepare food by dry heat, and has been used since before the 12th century. The word 'shop' derives from the Old English 'sceoppa', meaning a building or workshop for serving a particular purpose. The bakeshop as a specialized establishment became prominent with the rise of urbanization in the 19th century, when bakery products became more widely available to people in cities. As the demand for fresh bread and pastries grew, the bakeshop evolved into a popular community gathering spot, offering not just food, but also the social experience of enjoying baked goods with friends and family.