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

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Wipe down small appliances, such as the air fryer, toaster, and coffee maker. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 From the post-game mascot sacrifice to the toaster-as-trophy, the bowl offers a master class in brand promotion. Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 Ever since Pop-Tarts started sponsoring the college football bowl game in 2023, the Pop-Tarts Bowl has become a viral sensation thanks to the introduction of the Edible Mascot — an anthropomorphic pastry that was lowered into a giant toaster and eaten live by the winning team. Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Even manufacturers of everyday items such as lawnmowers or toasters could hire experts and proclaim that their products pose no safety harms. Alan K. Chen, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 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 9 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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