Cooker
Noun
UK
/ˈkʊk.ər/
US
/ˈkʊk.ɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A kitchen device or appliance used for cooking food.
Example
"The rice cooker makes soft rice."
"Their new cooker has four burners and a modern oven."
"A pressure cooker saves time by cooking beans and meat quickly."
Explanation
A cooker is a kitchen appliance used to prepare food by heating. It can be a gas cooker, electric cooker, rice cooker, or pressure cooker. For example, a rice cooker automatically cooks rice with steam, while a gas cooker has burners for different dishes. It is important not to confuse “cooker” with “cook.” A cook is a person, but a cooker is a machine or device. The cooker makes cooking easier and faster. Many homes and restaurants use cookers every day.