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
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Some people say baking soda and water, mixed into a paste and slathered on, is effective as well.
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
An additional project baked into the agreement will be completed in concert with WisDOT's work reconstructing State Highway 57.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Nicole, says Tanya, delighted in baking cookies for the kids, making her own invitations for their birthday parties and whipping up holiday feasts for the family.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Cybersecurity workforce development plans, baked into the fabric and objectives of organizations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
This month, for Eid—the Muslim spring holiday that marks the end of Ramadan—Mah-Ze-Dahr is baking ma’amoul cookies, based on an old Ahmad family recipe.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
The rolled and filled tortillas are then bathed in a rich chile sauce and topped with cheese (and dollops of sour cream or crema) before being baked to melty, bubbly perfection.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
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
Vanessa Golembewski, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Add batter to pan, and bake: Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
—Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
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
Verb
And this mission is baked into Airbnb’s roots, Yedinsky added, referring to how Airbnb was first created back in 2007 when two of its co-founders couldn’t afford to pay rent in San Francisco and took in some guests on air mattresses who were in town for a design conference.
—Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Some people say baking soda and water, mixed into a paste and slathered on, is effective as well.
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
An additional project baked into the agreement will be completed in concert with WisDOT's work reconstructing State Highway 57.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Nicole, says Tanya, delighted in baking cookies for the kids, making her own invitations for their birthday parties and whipping up holiday feasts for the family.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Cybersecurity workforce development plans, baked into the fabric and objectives of organizations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
This month, for Eid—the Muslim spring holiday that marks the end of Ramadan—Mah-Ze-Dahr is baking ma’amoul cookies, based on an old Ahmad family recipe.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
The rolled and filled tortillas are then bathed in a rich chile sauce and topped with cheese (and dollops of sour cream or crema) before being baked to melty, bubbly perfection.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
Though the sky was gray and threatening rain, this tradition of cooking oysters over a fire, one most commonly associated with the coastal Lowcountry region of the Southern United States, reminded the friends of summer clam bakes.
—Vanessa Golembewski, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Add batter to pan, and bake: Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
—Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
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
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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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