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

As he had four days earlier, Mike sat across from me on March 6, 2013, a plate of the secret French Toast in front of him.

From The Daily Beast

Drain slices after dipping in egg mixture; crumb, bake, and serve with honey, maple syrup or jelly for Breaded French Toast.

From Project Gutenberg