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

Inspect the cords on appliances such as toasters, blenders, coffee makers, and electric kettles periodically. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

Worried about artificial intelligence destroying all of humanity soon, or, alternatively, turning your toaster or other home appliances against you? — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Open floor plans have turned the kitchen into part of the living room, so the coffee maker, toaster and tangle of cords are on display from the couch. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 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