noun Uncommon

toaster

TOHS-tuh

Toaster (noun) means an electrical appliance used to brown slices of bread. Example: “The toast popped out of the toaster before it burned.”

noun

An electrical appliance used to brown slices of bread.

"The toast popped out of the toaster before it burned."

A DJ who chants or raps rhythmically over a reggae backing track.

"The toaster hyped up the crowd between songs."

How to use toaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly the kitchen appliance for making toast; also a reggae vocalist who chants over a beat.

Common pairings

pop-up toaster toaster oven

Word forms

toasters plural

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Etymology

From toast plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "the thing (or person) that toasts."

Synonyms

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wassailer

Rhymes for toaster

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Frequently asked questions

What does “toaster” mean?

The word “toaster” means an electrical appliance used to brown slices of bread. In plain terms, most commonly the kitchen appliance for making toast; also a reggae vocalist who chants over a beat.

How do you pronounce “toaster”?

“Toaster” is pronounced TOHS-tuh (/ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/ in IPA).

How do you use “toaster” in a sentence?

Here is “toaster” used in a sentence: “The toast popped out of the toaster before it burned.”

What part of speech is “toaster”?

“Toaster” is a noun.

Is “toaster” a common word?

“Toaster” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “toaster” have?

“Toaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an electrical appliance used to brown slices of bread.