bakeshops
|bake-shops|
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/ˈbeɪkʃɑps/
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/ˈbeɪkʃɒps/
(bakeshop)
shop for baked goods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bakeshop' originates from English, specifically a compound of 'bake' and 'shop', where 'bake' ultimately traces to Old English 'bacan' meaning 'to bake' and 'shop' traces to Old English 'sceoppa' meaning 'hut or booth'.
Historical Evolution
'bakeshop' was formed in Modern English by compounding the words 'bake' and 'shop'; 'bake' comes from Old English 'bacan' and 'shop' from Old English 'sceoppa', and the compound has been used in English since the modern period.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'a shop where baking takes place'; over time it has retained this core meaning as 'a place where baked goods are made and sold'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2026/01/03 04:24
