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

Hunks of metal — some silver and the size of a fist, others green and as big as toasters — were strewn for blocks south of the buildings. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

One of Mercury’s most thoughtful gestures, Mack says, was when the singer visited his home and discovered that their toaster only handled four slices at a time. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Maybe the top of the fridge hasn’t seen a wipe-down in months, or the inside of your toaster tray has some lurking crumbs. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Behind the scenes, five toaster companies might have bid on what the agent sees. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 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