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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Swift’s homemade toaster strudel recipe is surrounded in lore and intrigue, due to the praise bestowed on them by boyfriend Travis Kelce (also known as tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, competing in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles). Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025 The frozen toaster waffle, Belgian waffle and pancake products were recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Looking to add more to its game this year, Pop-Tarts Bowl organizers added sprinkles to the sidelines on the field and turned its trophy into a real plug-in toaster. Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 After the game, the toaster trophy will go to the winning team's campus. Staff Author, People.com, 17 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 1 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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