ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Toasting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Toasting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of toast.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of toast.

More Meanings

  1. The action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).
  2. The heating of oak panels used to make wine barrels.
  3. The process by which something, such as bread, is toasted.
  4. (music) The art of accompanying a reggae backing track with the act of talking or rhythmic chanting, usually in a monotone melody, over a riddim. It can either be improvised or pre-written.

Example Sentences

You only have a grill and space for 2 pieces of bread under it. So it takes 4 toastings to do 3 slices on both sides. Or does it? Can you toast 3 pieces of bread on both sides in less than 4 toastings?

Word Forms

Synonyms for toasting

Depending on context, synonyms include browning.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include browning, fork, roasting, oration, celebration, potation.

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