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
1
An electrical appliance used to brown slices of bread.
"The toast popped out of the toaster before it burned."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- toasters
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Etymology
From toast plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "the thing (or person) that toasts."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for toaster
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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.
