toaster

noun

toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
plural toasters
Synonyms of toasternext
: something or someone that toasts
especially : an electrical appliance for toasting see also toaster oven

Examples of toaster in a Sentence

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In a separate post that day, the CEO added two laughing emoji when quote-tweeting an image of a toaster with a bikini on it. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 None of this is the toaster’s doing. James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026 Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026 Wipe down small appliances, such as the air fryer, toaster, and coffee maker. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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toaster

noun
toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
: an electrical appliance for toasting

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