English · Word Candidate

bake

/beɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bakes

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To cook using an oven, especially baked goods. — To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).

Verb

Examples

I baked a delicious cherry pie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To cook using an oven, especially baked goods. — To be cooked in an oven.

Verb

Examples

The cake baked at 350°F.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The act of cooking food by baking.

Noun

Examples

Taking one of her cakes or a tray of biscuits from the oven always gives her satisfaction and a moment of pride; that is, of course, unless there happens to be some little element that doesn't please her with the bake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Any of various baked dishes resembling casserole.

NounRegister: UK

Examples

A fish bake made with cod chunks, sliced parboiled potatoes, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bake” mean?

To cook using an oven, especially baked goods. — To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).

Is “bake” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.