TOASTER

toaster

(noun) a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread

toaster, wassailer

(noun) someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

toaster (plural toasters)

One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).

One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).

A toasting fork.

(jocular, now, rare) A rapier or similar weapon.

An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

A self-contained software package (or appliance) distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.

(informal, derogatory) An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.

(informal, derogatory) Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.

(archaic) A fish ready for toasting.

(slang, US) A firearm, especially a pistol.

Anagrams

• Rosetta, reostat, rosetta, rotates, stoater

Source: Wiktionary


Toast"er, n.

1. One who toasts.

2. A kitchen utensil for toasting bread, cheese, etc. Toaster oven. an electrical toaster.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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