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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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 16 Jul. 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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