toaster

noun

Definition of toasternext
as in microwave

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Recent Examples of toaster Cooke samples an absorbing range of hoaxes, from the college students who convinced the world that an imaginary Scotsman had invented the electric toaster to the Chinese housewife who fabricated an entire war out of boredom. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Make big appliances blend into your kitchen design Clearing the counters is a great start, but the real visual heavyweights are your refrigerator and dishwasher, and a shiny stainless fridge can dominate a room in a way no toaster ever could. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 This toaster trades your MacKenzie-Childs classic black-and-white check print for a bold red-and-white pattern in the brand’s signature brushstroke style. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 One of Mercury’s most thoughtful gestures, Mack says, was when the singer visited his home and discovered that their toaster only handled four slices at a time. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toaster
  1. microwave
  2. oven
  3. stove
  4. broiler
  5. roaster
Noun
  • It's equipped with a sink, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a ton of storage for a house this size, including both upper and lower cabinetry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • It was called any and everything from a ‘Magic Mouse on wheels’ to a dishwasher or microwave, and even considered a late April Fool’s joke by some fans.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Coral Gables’ Eating House didn’t have an overwhelming number of inspection violations — just a dirty dozen — but did have an overwhelming number of roaches found in an oven drawer last week.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Teacup Tiny Homes The kitchen, meanwhile, is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, and a fridge/freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • It was situated on a lovely, small piece of land, with a pool and a garden for the summer and a wood stove for the winter.
    — Merritt Tierce, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Use a microfiber cloth and a suitable household cleaner to spruce up cabinet fronts, handles, and appliance exteriors, paying extra attention to areas around the stove where grease tends to collect.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Top with an even layer of marshmallows and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Move a rack 6 inches from the broiler (or more if needed for your pan to fit), and preheat it to high.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The one piece clay carafe and pour-over cone looks like something that might date back hundreds of years, but the design actually came from Costa Rican coffee roaster and barista Minor Alfaro in 2015.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The need is especially acute for small businesses like the coffee roaster in Colombia.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toaster. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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