noun

toasting

Toasting (noun) means the act of making a celebratory toast while drinking. Example: “After the toasting, the band started playing.”

noun

The act of making a celebratory toast while drinking.

"After the toasting, the band started playing."

The process of browning bread or other food with heat.

"The toasting of the nuts brings out their flavor."

The reggae vocal style of rhythmic chanting over a backing track.

"Toasting became a major influence on early hip-hop."

How to use toasting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovers three main things: raising a drink in someone's honor, browning food, or the Jamaican vocal style behind reggae and dancehall.

Word forms

toastings plural

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Rhymes for toasting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “toasting” mean?

The word “toasting” means the act of making a celebratory toast while drinking. In plain terms, covers three main things: raising a drink in someone's honor, browning food, or the Jamaican vocal style behind reggae and dancehall.

How do you use “toasting” in a sentence?

Here is “toasting” used in a sentence: “After the toasting, the band started playing.”

What part of speech is “toasting”?

“Toasting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “toasting” have?

“Toasting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making a celebratory toast while drinking.

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