French toast

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.

French toast

noun

1. toast cooked on one side only

2. bread dipped in beaten egg and lightly fried

Word History and Origins

Origin of French toast¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

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

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

I plan to resurrect our holiday tradition this year — and might even gift him a bottle of it over the Culver City cafe’s strawberry French toast.

From Los Angeles Times