BusinessAugust 14, 2026

microbakery

MY-kroh-bay-kuh-ree

Definition

A very small-scale bakery business, often operated from a home kitchen or small dedicated space.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning 'small' combined with 'bakery,' which traces back to the Old English 'bacan' meaning to bake.

In the news

The word refers to Amanda Slade's home-based business, which allows her to balance financial stability with childcare duties. It highlights the trend of individuals leveraging small-scale, at-home production to generate income.

Mom turned business owner flourishes with microbakery

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