plural toasters
: something or someone that toasts
especially
: an electrical appliance for toasting see also toaster oven
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This includes toasters, coffee makers, toaster ovens, and air fryers.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The concept was already mildly stale in 1983; in 2026, jokes about Nate learning to use a toaster or a GPS come off as well past their expiration date, no matter how earnestly dopey a performance Bargatze gives.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
If your burners haven’t soaked for a full 10 minutes yet, go ahead and commit a few more minutes to cleaning out your toaster’s crumb tray.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Unplug small kitchen appliances like toasters, air fryers, and crock pots after use to prevent fire risks and reduce energy use.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The concept was already mildly stale in 1983; in 2026, jokes about Nate learning to use a toaster or a GPS come off as well past their expiration date, no matter how earnestly dopey a performance Bargatze gives.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
If your burners haven’t soaked for a full 10 minutes yet, go ahead and commit a few more minutes to cleaning out your toaster’s crumb tray.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Unplug small kitchen appliances like toasters, air fryers, and crock pots after use to prevent fire risks and reduce energy use.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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toaster
noun
toast·er
ˈtō-stər 
: an electrical appliance for toasting
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