Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barkery

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bark-ery
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Archaic

noun

A bakery that makes treats for pet dogs.

Humorous; Informal

Example Sentences

"Doggie bakeries (or “barkeries”) and cafés are also an excellent locale for a “destination” dog pawty. Many dog barkeries will not only cater the function but will also provide a pawty area and staff to host and move the pawty along."
"She has truly been a gift. So now I get it: Dogs on the family Christmas card. Dogs with jeweled collars. Thousand–dollar vet bills. Dogs on vacation. Doggie barkeries. Dogs riding shotgun on a trip to the bank. Dogs in the bed. Thanks to Buffy, I now understand it all."
"The ATL prides itself on a hot evening social scene for pampered pets, ample al fresco dining options, a slew of doggie barkeries, and loads of dog-friendly hotels, making it a terrier-rific destination."

Etymology

From bark + -ery, from the use of bark in the process.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: bark

Usage

Inflected Forms

barkeries (plural)

Questions

What does barkery mean?: A tannery.
Where does barkery come from?: From bark + -ery, from the use of bark in the process.

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