Bakehouse

usgb/ˈbeɪkhaʊs/
noun

A place where bread, cakes and other baked goods are made.

Every morning the baker starts working at 4 am in the bakehouse.
Visual representation of "bakehouse" - A place where bread, cakes and other baked goods are made

Often appears as...

  • working in the bakehouse
  • opening a bakehouse
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Visual representation of "bakehouse"
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Historical Usage

The term 'bakehouse' is somewhat old-fashioned and less common than 'bakery' in modern English.

Illustration for Historical Usage
The old mill town still had a functioning bakehouse.
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Specific Location

'Bakehouse' specifically refers to the place of baking, not the place of sale, which is often just called a 'bakery'.

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He worked in the bakehouse, while his sister sold the bread up front.
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Functional Context

Use 'bakehouse' when focusing on the creation process of baked goods, rather than the business aspect.

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The family's secret recipes were developed in their small bakehouse.
Visual representation of the word "Bakehouse"

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