toaster

noun

Definition of toasternext
as in microwave

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Recent Examples of toaster Gluten-free diners should opt to not toast their bagel because the toaster is shared with full-gluten bagels. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Martha Stewart Electric Toaster Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Fire officials deemed the fire accidental after determining that the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Investigators said the footage showed one of the family’s dogs climbing onto the counter and pawing at items near the toaster, helping deputy state fire marshals determine the fire’s point of origin and ultimately rule its cause as accidental. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toaster
  1. microwave
  2. oven
  3. stove
  4. broiler
  5. roaster
Noun
  • The kitchen is wider and more open, and equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
  • How the researchers connect the photons The researchers first generated small, entangled groups of microwave photons using the superconducting circuits.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Except for a six-month closure in 2016 due to an oven fire, the restaurant was a consistent presence for approachable fine-dining.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This week’s pop-up lineup showcases the incredible breadth of Atlanta’s independent food scene, including a Portuguese wine dinner with Saberico’s Arroz de Pato oven backed rice and La Macaron Guy’s wild Sour Patch Kids macarons.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • In her pristine Los Angeles kitchen, Nora Lum—the actor, comedian, and rapper better known as Awkwafina—is standing over a stove with two burners and losing the fight with both.
    — Elissa Suh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Aisha and her sister Nadia had spent the afternoon kneeling over a camping stove, preparing a lamb-and-okra stew.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Press the lip down to prevent it from reaching the broiler flames.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The menu, curated by coffee roaster and head drink maker Austin Debrewer, includes the typical lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, along with lemonades, matcha, teas and energy drinks.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Waterbird previously used coffee beans from Repetition Coffee, a roaster out of Lawrence.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toaster. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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