toastier; toastiest
1
: pleasantly or comfortably warm
felt snug and toasty by the fire
2
: suggestive of toast especially in flavor

Examples of toasty in a Sentence

The room was nice and toasty. I'm nice and toasty in front of the fire.
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Among the liveliest of the city’s Christmas markets, the event features a fondue restaurant, bars, toasty fire pits, and about 100 wooden stalls. AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025 And inside, the styler is lined with a synthetic shearling which will keep feet comfortable and toasty as temperatures start to fall. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025 This toasty-effect proposal isn't just a technique, but a perfect way to accompany this transition between seasons. María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025 Stir in tomato paste; cook until paste darkens and smells toasty, 1 to 2 minutes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toasty

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toasty was in 1953

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“Toasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toasty. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

toasty

adjective
toastier; toastiest
: comfortably warm
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