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Bakeshop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bakeshop is a place where baked goods such as bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold. It is often a small business or part of a bakery.

bakeshop

/ˈbeɪkˌʃɑp/ /ˈbeɪkˌʃɒp/

Definition:

A shop where baked goods like bread, cakes, and pastries are made and sold.

Synonyms:

bakery, patisserie, confectionery

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

butcher shop, fish market

Common Collocations:

local bakeshop, family-owned bakeshop, artisanal bakeshop

Derivatives:

bake, baker, baking

Usage Tips:

Use "bakeshop" to refer specifically to a store selling freshly baked goods, often with a cozy or artisanal vibe.

Common Phrases:

sweet treats from the bakeshop, neighborhood bakeshop stop, bakeshop delights

Etymology:

Derived from "bake" (Old English *bacan*) + "shop" (Old English *sceoppa*), meaning a place for selling baked items.

Examples:

  • 1. She bought a loaf of bread from the bakeshop.
  • 2. The new bakeshop downtown sells delicious croissants.
  • 3. We stopped at the bakeshop for some cupcakes.
  • 4. The bakeshop opens early every morning for fresh pastries.

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