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

“It’s happened that way,” Davis said over a late breakfast of French toast and bacon at a diner not far from the Las Vegas strip.

From Los Angeles Times

We brunched on the restaurant’s chorizo omelet, braised beef empanadas and a towering lemon berry French toast.

From Los Angeles Times

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

And if they count as sandwiches, then what about French toast topped with fruit and sauce?

From BBC

A Times reporter was able to put in a takeout order for French toast first thing Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times