toaster

[ toh-ster ]

/ ˈtoʊ stər /

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noun

an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.

a person who toasts something.

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Origin of toaster

First recorded in 1575–85; toast¹ + -er¹

Words nearby toaster

to all intents and purposes, to a man, Toamasina, to-and-fro, toast, toaster, toaster oven, toasting fork, toastmaster, toastmistress, toast rack

Other definitions for toaster (2 of 2)

toaster²

[ toh-ster ]

/ ˈtoʊ stər /

noun

a person who proposes or joins in a toast to someone or something.

Origin of toaster

First recorded in 1695–1705; toast² + -er¹

How to use toaster in a sentence

Finally, a nicely made toaster just looks good in the kitchen.
Best toaster: Get perfectly golden slices every time|PopSci Commerce Team|February 10, 2021|Popular-Science
A flat or ridged baking pan is of the most common accessories included with a toaster oven.
Best toaster oven: Save counter space and time with our toaster oven picks|Julian Cubilllos|February 5, 2021|Popular-Science
To say "thank you for the toaster" seems like lying, but to explain the situation seems unnecessary.
Miss Manners: Bossy invitation offends guests|Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Likewise, they are unlikely to have a clear preference for how much extra they would be willing to pay for a somewhat more attractive toaster, until they are in the process of making a purchase decision.
Marketers can’t predict what you’ll buy—even if they use A.I.|matthewheimer|January 2, 2021|Fortune

For another thing, they don’t want you to buy them a toaster.
Carolyn Hax: Is it a problem that we never have anything to say to each other?|Carolyn Hax|January 2, 2021|Washington Post
When I got home I would eat Toaster Strudels and ice cream and Frosted Flakes in bed.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Winner Ricky Ubeda Is Adorable, and Tired|Kevin Fallon|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cook pancake in pan, add chopped chocolate toaster pastry, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship|Harley Morenstein|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He puts a bagel in the conveyer toaster, but it never comes out the other end.
‘The Leftovers’ Review: A Fever Dream You Can’t Wake Up From|Andrew Romano|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hot this week: “A toaster takes a stand against inappropriate peeping!”
Five Subreddits You May Have Missed, and Probably Still Should Give a Miss|Kelly Williams Brown|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is Toaster Rights, not Cool Stuff That Has to Do With Toaster.
Five Subreddits You May Have Missed, and Probably Still Should Give a Miss|Kelly Williams Brown|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trim the crust and toast the bread on a toaster until it is a light brown on both sides and then butter slightly if desired.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
This meat they usually broiled; not on a broiler or a toaster, but upon slats or strips of wood placed above the fire.
American Inventions and Inventors|William A. Mowry
A window in the second story of the fencing-toaster's house was thrown open, and his wife's face appeared.
The Burgomaster's Wife, Complete|Georg Ebers
Susanna rather reluctantly yielded the toaster, looking speculatively over her spectacles at her would-be helper.
The Brass Bound Box|Evelyn Raymond
The best breakfast toast is that made at the table over an electric toaster.
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British Dictionary definitions for toaster

toaster

/ (ˈtəʊstə) /

noun

a device for toasting bread, usually electric, and often equipped with an automatic timer

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toaster

Origin of toaster

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Other definitions for toaster (2 of 2)

Origin of toaster

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