toaster

noun

toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
plural toasters
: something or someone that toasts
especially : an electrical appliance for toasting see also toaster oven

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Our workers don’t make many T-shirts or toasters; other countries can do it more cheaply. Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025 Shepard’s psychological tale of estranged brothers Lee and Austin and of typewriters, toasters and telephone cords, has lost none of its explosiveness over the years. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 One of the best ways to minimize risk is to frequently clean the toaster (including the crumb collector!) and air fryer. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 A couple of weeks later, Joel shared another TikTok of Sarah putting her hairbrush in the toaster, which also garnered 1.5 million views. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toaster

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toaster was in 1582

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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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toaster

noun
toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
: an electrical appliance for toasting

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