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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Some snacked on free food provided by a man who fired up a generator to make hot drinks and toaster-oven pizzas. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026 If the toaster’s flaw was physics, the water filter’s flaw was in the experience. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Space-saving gadgets of all sizes abound at Amazon, starting with a unique toaster that takes up about 50% less counter space. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Popular appliances to incorporate into a butler's pantry include microwaves, refrigerators, coffee machines, and toasters. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Feb. 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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