Toaster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toaster is a noun meaning An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
Meaning
An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
More Meanings
- A toasting fork.
- One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).
- One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).
- (US, slang) A firearm, especially a pistol.
- (humorous, now rare) A rapier or similar weapon.
- (automotive, informal, derogatory) Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.
- (archaic) A fish ready for toasting.
Example Sentences
The renegade, you been afraid I penetrate pop culture / Bring 'em a lot closer to the block where they pop toasters
No. 4020 shows off the aftereffects of the GE “toaster” phenomenon as it runs on the Joint Line north of the Air Force Academy (7/02/2023).
The Freedom Toaster was developed with backing from Mark Shuttleworth as a vending-machine-style dispenser of free digital products, including Ubuntu Linux.
On the technical side, we had only the old “toaster” Macintosh computers as our environment (only black and white and 512 by 480 screen resolution) and a variety of IBM PCs or equivalents.
Word Forms
- toasters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hatchery, incubator, toast, crumpet, toastie, muffin.
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