Definition

A kitchen appliance that uses heat to brown slices of bread, making them crispy and warm.

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

Conversation

Did you get a new toaster?

Yeah, it can toast four slices at once!

That's awesome! I need a toaster like that for my kitchen.

You should definitely upgrade; it saves so much time in the morning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toaster → The word 'toaster' is derived from 'toast' (from Latin 'tostare', meaning to scorch or burn) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A toaster is a device that performs the action of toasting bread.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toasting' bread, which means to scorch it lightly, and remember that a 'toaster' is the device that does this action.

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