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Definition of toaster

toaster

/ˈtoʊstər/
toast · er
Plural:toasters
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• noun

1

An electrical appliance designed to brown sliced bread by exposing it to radiant heat.

Example

"She placed two slices of bread into the toaster and waited for them to pop up."

2

A person who proposes a toast or drinks to someone's health, typically at a gathering or celebration.

Example

"The principal toaster at the wedding banquet raised his glass to honor the newlyweds."

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• Nearby Words

toadstool
toady
toast
toaster
toastie
toastiness
toastmaster

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'toast' (from Old French 'toster', from Latin 'torrere' meaning 'to parch' or 'burn') combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toaster
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