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Bakehouse

usgb/ˈbeɪkhaʊs/Volume
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Historical UsagePlay
The term 'bakehouse' is somewhat old-fashioned and less common than 'bakery' in modern English. SlideThe old mill town still had a functioning bakehouse.
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Specific LocationPlay
'Bakehouse' specifically refers to the place of baking, not the place of sale, which is often just called a 'bakery'. SlideHe worked in the bakehouse, while his sister sold the bread up front.
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Functional ContextPlay
Use 'bakehouse' when focusing on the creation process of baked goods, rather than the business aspect. SlideThe family's secret recipes were developed in their small bakehouse.