toaster

noun

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

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This three-in-one appliance saves counter space by functioning as an air fryer, a toaster, and an oven. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The toaster saying hello was funny. — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 This includes toasters, coffee makers, toaster ovens, and air fryers. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026 If your burners haven’t soaked for a full 10 minutes yet, go ahead and commit a few more minutes to cleaning out your toaster’s crumb tray. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster

Word History

Etymology

toast entry 2 + -er entry 2

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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toaster

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

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