French toast
Americannoun
noun
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toast cooked on one side only
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bread dipped in beaten egg and lightly fried
Etymology
Origin of French toast
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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We brunched on the restaurant’s chorizo omelet, braised beef empanadas and a towering lemon berry French toast.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
Most recipes for French toast will tell you to dip your bread in custard before cooking, but France has a tip to ensure that your toast isn’t served heavy and soggy.
From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025
He doesn’t expect to raise prices on his menu yet but is definitely feeling the squeeze because so many of his well-known dishes use eggs — including his popular French toast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025
Never before has French toast with bacon and maple syrup tasted so good.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024
Rufus reaches over and carves himself a piece of French toast and then chews it, savoring the bite with his head down and eyes closed.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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