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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On a visit to a Southern grandmother’s place, there might have been a Pepto Bismol pink mixer next to an avocado green toaster. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 When ready to consume, simply remove a wrap from the freezer, wrap it in a paper towel and microwave it for 2 minutes before toasting it in a toaster or in a pan to crisp up the lavash. Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 The forms are deceptively simple — a designer will spot the genius in them, but a layperson may not understand why pedestrian objects like a toaster, egg cup or sink may merit inclusion in a museum show. Rima Suqi, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 With the Iowa State victory, Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht was named MVP and given the task of choosing which of the three Pop-Tarts mascots — cinnamon roll, hot fudge sundae, or wild berry — would descend into the giant toaster and come out as a giant edible celebration cake. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024 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 5 Feb. 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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