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toast

[toʊst]

toast Definition

  • 1sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat
  • 2a call to a gathering of people to raise their glasses and drink together in honor of a person or thing, or an instance of drinking in this way

Using toast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had toast and coffee for breakfast.

  • Example

    She gave a toast to the newlyweds.

  • Example

    Let's raise a toast to our success!

toast Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using toast

  • to be in serious trouble or danger

    Example

    If he doesn't finish the project on time, he'll be toast with the boss.

  • to propose or offer a toast to someone or something

    Example

    Let's raise a toast to the newlyweds!

  • a person who is very popular or successful in a particular place or among a particular group of people

    Example

    After winning the championship, he became the toast of the town.

Phrases with toast

  • toast that has been overcooked and is blackened

    Example

    I accidentally left the bread in the toaster too long and it turned into burnt toast.

  • a dish made by soaking bread in beaten eggs and milk, then frying it

    Example

    I love having French toast for breakfast on weekends.

  • a toast to someone's health

    a gesture of goodwill in which a group of people raise their glasses and drink to someone's health

    Example

    We all raised a toast to her good health and happiness.

Origins of toast

from Old French 'toster', meaning 'to roast'

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Summary: toast in Brief

The term 'toast' [toʊst] refers to sliced bread that has been browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat. It can also refer to a call to raise glasses and drink together in honor of a person or thing. 'Toast' is used in phrases like 'burnt toast' and 'French toast,' and idioms like 'be toast,' meaning to be in serious trouble, and 'the toast of the town,' referring to a popular or successful person.

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