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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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Use them for serving finger foods, grabbing items from a hot toaster, or serving on a buffet. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 The big fork and spoon from Marie and Frank’s kitchen and another iconic Raymond prop, the toaster, were displayed on the living room table during the reunion. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025 Banks began offering toasters and other inducements for new deposits. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025 Pop-Tarts offers a frosted pumpkin pie toaster pastry. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toaster

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Dec. 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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