noun

cooker

cooker, stove, hob

I use a rice cooker to make perfect rice.

I use a rice cooker to make perfect rice.

A pressure cooker saves a lot of time.

A pressure cooker saves a lot of time.

((a/an)) cooker a cooking appliance She bought a new slow cooker.

stove, oven, range, appliance

From the verb 'cook' plus the suffix '-er', which denotes an agent or tool.

In American English, 'cooker' often refers to a specific appliance like a 'rice cooker' or 'slow cooker', while 'stove' or 'range' is used for the main kitchen appliance.

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