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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Currently, Zoox’s toasters are on the roads in Foster City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco in limited capacity. William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025 The bakery chain just launched the Krispy Kreme x Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Doughnuts Collection, which includes new treats inspired by three different toaster pastries. Gil MacIas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 To be clear, there isn’t an actual toaster involved. Allison Johnson, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 Ball caps, Stetsons and sombreros, baby strollers, toasters and Crock-Pots, lucha libre masks, belts and shoes burst from open storefronts and vendors’ sidewalk card tables. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toaster 

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Jan. 2025.

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toaster

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

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