Meaning of the word baking in English
What does baking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
baking
US /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the activity of cooking food using dry heat, especially in an oven
Example:
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She loves baking cakes for special occasions.
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The smell of fresh baking filled the kitchen.
Verb
1.
cooking (food) by dry heat, especially in an oven
Example:
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The cake is still baking in the oven.
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She spent the afternoon baking bread.
Adjective
1.
very hot
Example:
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It's baking hot outside today.
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The desert sun was baking the sand.
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