1. the process or activity of cooking food in an oven using dry heat

1. extremely hot
Usage: informal

1. present participle of bake; cooking food in an oven

Examples

• She enjoys baking cookies on weekends.
• The smell of fresh bread baking filled the kitchen.
• It’s baking hot outside today.
• Baking requires precise measurements and timing.
• The baking temperature should be 350 degrees.
• We’re baking a cake for the birthday party.
• The baking sun made everyone seek shade.