toaster

noun

Definition of toasternext
as in microwave

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Recent Examples of toaster 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 The dog that switched on the toaster was one of the two that were rescued by neighbors. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 To prevent an excess of crumbs in your toaster, always shake and brush off pastries or other crumbly items before placing them inside. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 The direct heat from coils in a toaster provides the bread with access to higher temperatures due to proximity. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toaster
  1. microwave
  2. oven
  3. stove
  4. broiler
  5. roaster
Noun
  • For example, some parts of a serving platter may be dishwasher or microwave-safe, while other pieces may be hand-wash only.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Using a microwave to heat water for tea can result in uneven heating and affect the tea’s flavor and quality.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Friday afternoons for many Saudis often mean queuing for the cheap, calorie-rich, clay-oven bread.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Brand crisps up a variety of tails ranging from salmon to cod to tilefish in the oven and assesses their flavors and textures.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Under Grayson's direction, Massey went to the stove to remove it.
    — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution, then wipe the entire surface of the stove.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Along with being for storage or warming food, Angelesco notes older gas ranges often put a broiler drawer in this spot.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • Turn the broiler to high and move the sheet pan to the rack closest to the broiler.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of roaster

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