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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Such objects have ranged from lighter things like hairbrushes and toilet rolls to heavier items like chairs, game consoles, toasters, air fryers and computer monitors. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Beautiful 2-Slice Toaster With Touch-Activated Display $40 at Walmart A toaster has never looked cooler than this one. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The dusty light pink is playful yet mature and can be found on appliances like hand mixers, toasters, and slow cookers. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Cook up a batch this weekend, then freeze any leftovers, which are easy to reheat in the toaster. Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for toaster

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Mar. 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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