French toast

American  

noun

1. bread dipped in a batter of egg and milk and sautéed until brown, usually served with syrup or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

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French toast British  

noun

1. toast cooked on one side only

2. bread dipped in beaten egg and lightly fried

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Etymology

Origin of French toast

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

He even shared some of his family’s maple syrup to use on Amtrak’s french toast at breakfast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Instead, you get flaky, buttery goodness that can be enjoyed alone or sliced and dipped in milk and eggs to make the best french toast you'll ever eat.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2022

But after a series of stunning performances at the US Open, she is the toast of the town – french toast with extra maple syrup, to be precise.

From The Guardian • Sep. 9, 2021

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Host Guy Fieri lands in Chico for breakfast where he visits a spot that serves french toast and spiced potatoes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2019

I was willing to prepare a hodge podge of eggs, french toast, pancakes, etc.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2015