toaster

[toh-ster]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an instrument or appliance for toasting toast bread, muffins, etc.
a person who toasts toast something.

toaster

[toh-ster]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person who proposes or joins in a toast to someone or something.

toaster

/ ˈ��əʊ��ə /

noun

a device for toasting bread, usually electric, and often equipped with an automatic timer

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Word History and Origins

Origin of toaster¹

First recorded in 1575–85; toast ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of toaster²

First recorded in 1695–1705; toast ² + -er ¹

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But this user instead suggested they steered a trolley off course to save a toaster, at the expense of several animals.

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“There are many people who have lost everything, and the last thing they need to be worrying about is a toaster or a coffee maker.”

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It also has been used in toaster pastries, maraschino cherries, and some sodas and fruit-flavoured drinks.

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"Fights, Camera, Action" features an excerpt of a 1988 interview with the woman whose toaster is allegedly possessed by Satan, featured on the "Today" show.

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As uninspired as it sounds, something like a toaster oven can be an amazing gift because it will be useful.

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toast toaster oven

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