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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The 4-slice, wide slot toaster has bagel, defrost, and cancel buttons, and individual controls on each side – including 6 browning settings. Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The Pop-Tarts Bowl and GE Appliances announced on Monday, Dec. 16 that the trophy for the 2024 bowl game will feature a full-operational toaster. Staff Author, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 The toaster features rounded edges, striking stainless steel details, and simplistic number dials to adjust the browning level to your liking. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024 The one-of-a-kind award is not only a trophy but also a working toaster. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 16 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 5 Jan. 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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