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toaster.

An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/Received-Pronunciation[ˈtʰəʊ̯s.tʰəː]Received-Pronunciation/ˈtoʊ̯s.tɚ/[ˈtʰoʊ̯s.tʰɚ] ~ [ˈtʰoʊ̯s.tʰɹ̩]
  1. An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.

  2. A toasting fork.

  3. A fish ready for toasting.

    archaic
  4. One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).

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

  6. A firearm, especially a pistol.

    US · slang
  7. A rapier or similar weapon.

    archaic · humorous
  8. Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.

    derogatory · informal
  9. An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.

    derogatory · informal
  10. A low-end or outdated personal computer.

    humorous
  11. A robot.

    derogatory · humorous
  12. A protogen.

    endearing · slang
  13. A self-contained software package distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.

    slang · uncommon
  14. A disc jockey who accompanies reggae music with improvised rhythmic speech.

  15. Diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation known for a propensity to catch fire, especially those showing previous fire damage.

    US · derogatory · informal
  16. An EMD AEM-7 electric locomotive

    US · informal
Where this word comes from

From toast + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (patient suffix).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.