toaster

noun

toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
plural toasters
: something or someone that toasts
especially : an electrical appliance for toasting see also toaster oven

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The toaster has extra long slots that can accommodate two pieces of sandwich bread in each slot as well as longer slices of sourdough. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024 Products like a $40 toaster could increase to $52, while a pair of athletic sneakers may jump from $90 to $116. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 This four-slice toaster gets high marks for its extra-wide slots, which are perfect for toasting bagels, muffins and more. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2024 Once inside the clerk’s office, the first stop for the ballot envelopes is a black box, about the size of a large toaster, that sits on the counter in front of Weatherly’s desk. John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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toaster

noun
toast·​er ˈtō-stər How to pronounce toaster (audio)
: an electrical appliance for toasting

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