Why does "thinly sliced rectangular shape cut from a piece of toasted bread" is called "soldier"? What is the origin of this word?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Toast soldiers" are a British way of eating toast with eggs. When toast is cut into rectangular strips, it is referred to as "soldiers" in Britain because it resembles a row of soldiers standing all in line. The origin of calling this type of toast as "soldiers" is unknown.