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French toast

noun

Definition of French toast

: bread dipped in a mixture of egg and milk and sautéed

Examples of French toast in a Sentence

a slice of French toast

First Known Use of French toast

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of French toast was in 1882

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French toast

noun

English Language Learners Definition of French toast

: bread that is covered in a mixture of eggs and milk and fried at low heat

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