toaster

noun

toast·er | \ ˈtō-stər

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Definition of toaster

: one that toasts especially : an electrical appliance for toasting

Examples of toaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cadillac showed the unfortunately toaster-y Personal Autonomous Vehicle, a concept for a self-driving car whose interior is essentially lounge seating for a small group, with adjustable lighting, aromatherapy and perhaps a daiquiri dispenser. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "New in-vehicle technology shows we're using cars 'as much for living as traveling'," 18 Jan. 2021 More than just an air fryer, the Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven is also, yes, a toaster and a convection oven that bakes, broils, and toasts. — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Air Fryers for Healthier, Crispy Food," 21 Jan. 2021 Virgin Orbit, based in Long Beach, California, is part of a wave of companies targeting the launch market for increasingly capable small satellites, which may range in sizes comparable to a toaster on up to a home refrigerator. — John Antczak, Anchorage Daily News, "Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit reaches space on 2nd try," 18 Jan. 2021 Virgin Orbit, based in Long Beach, California, is part of a wave of companies targeting the launch market for increasingly capable small satellites, which may range in sizes comparable to a toaster on up to a home refrigerator. — John Antczak, ajc, "Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reaches space on 2nd try," 17 Jan. 2021 Digital Air-Fry Oven that also happens to be a convection oven and toaster. — CNN Underscored, "Sam’s Club offers a quick, contact-free, curbside shopping experience at wholesale prices," 18 Nov. 2020 The toaster-sized capsule hit our atmosphere at 12 kilometers per second, enduring temperatures of 3,000 degrees Celsius during its fiery descent before deploying a parachute to slow its velocity. — Jonathan O'callaghan, Scientific American, "Asteroid Dust from Hayabusa2 Could Solve a Mystery of Planet Creation," 8 Dec. 2020 Prepare breakfast for a crowd with ease using this 4-slice toaster from Cuisinart. — Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, "Cyber Monday: The best deals in Canada," 29 Nov. 2020 In addition, Star Wars fans can find a number of interesting kitchen items like ice molds, cookie cutters, spatulas, mugs, aprons, and even a toaster that burns a Death Star into your bread. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, "You Can Buy Baby Yoda's Favorite Blue Macarons at Williams-Sonoma," 25 Nov. 2020

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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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toaster

noun

English Language Learners Definition of toaster

: an electrical device used for toasting bread

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toaster

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toast·er | \ ˈtō-stər

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Kids Definition of toaster

: an electrical appliance for making slices of bread crisp, hot, and brown

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