toaster

noun

toast·​er ˈtō-stər 

plural toasters

: something or someone that toasts

especially : an electrical appliance for toasting see also toaster oven

Examples of toaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The toaster used is shared with full-gluten bread, but the conveyor belt-style oven allows workers to place gluten-free bread on aluminum foil to keep it from touching the actual oven. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Fire officials deemed the fire accidental after determining that the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Investigators with the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal later reviewed Ring camera footage from inside the home, which showed the family’s dog, Bo, jumping onto the kitchen counter before inadvertently activating the toaster. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Neighbors rescue two dogs from burning home Fire officials said Bo was the dog seen on video inadvertently turning on the toaster. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

toast entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing toaster

• toaster oven

Rhymes for toaster

• coaster
• poster
• roaster
• paternoster

Kids Definition

toaster

noun

toast·​er ˈtō-stər 

: an electrical appliance for toasting