toasted

Meanings

• The process of heating bread, often sliced, in an oven, toaster, or other heating appliance, until it becomes crisp and golden brown on the outside while remaining soft and tender on the inside.

  - "He toasted two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast."
  - "They roasted marshmallows on skewers over an open fire while they toasted their hot dogs and sausages on the grill."
  - "The campfire crackled and popped as the scouts toasted their bagels, muffins, and croissants over the open flame."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

grilled

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toasted
toasted , coasted , boasted , roasted , reasted , beasted , feasted , leasted , neasted , preasted , reastful , seasted , steased , suasted , teasted , weasted , yeasted

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. toasted (en) : The process of heating bread or other food items until they become crisp and golden brown on the outside.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of toasted that leads to same result
toast , toasted , toasting , toasts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'toasted' comes from the Old French word 'toaster', which means 'to burn'. Over time, the word 'toasted' came to be used specifically to describe the process of heating bread or other food items until they become crisp and golden brown on the outside.

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Trivia

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1. Toasted bread was a popular food item during the Roman Empire. The Romans would often toast their bread over an open flame or in a specially designed oven called a 'pistor'. The pistor was a two-part oven consisting of a metal grate and a domed lid. The bread would be placed on the grate, and the lid would be placed on top to trap the heat and help the bread toast evenly.

2. Toasted bread was also a popular food item during the Middle Ages in Europe. The medieval peasants would often toast their bread over an open fire or in a specially designed oven called a 'bread oven' or 'bread kiln'. The bread oven was a large, insulated oven that was used to bake large quantities of bread for the medieval community. The bread oven would be heated up to a very high temperature using large quantities of fuel, such as wood or charcoal. Once the bread oven was heated up to the desired temperature, the medieval baker would place the loaves of bread into the oven and close the door. The bread would then bake in the oven for a varying amount of time, depending on the size and shape of the loaf, as well as the desired level of crustiness or softness on the outside of the bread.

3. Toasted bread was also a popular food item during the Victorian era in England. The Victorians were known for their love of fine dining and elaborate feasts. Toasted bread was a staple food item at many of these Victorian feasts. The toasted bread would often be served with a variety of spreads or toppings, such as butter, jelly, honey, cheese, or cold cuts. The toasted bread would also often be served with a variety of hot or cold soups, stews, or casseroles, depending on the season and the desired menu for the feast.

4. Toasted bread was also a popular food item during the Renaissance period in Europe. The Renaissance was a period of great cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievements in Europe. Toasted bread was a staple food item at many of the Renaissance feasts and banquets. The toasted bread would often be served with a variety of spreads or toppings, such as butter, honey, cheese, or cold cuts. The toasted bread would also often be served with a variety of hot or cold soups, stews, or casseroles, depending on the season and the desired menu for the feast.

5. Toasted bread was also a popular food item during the Roman Saturnalia festival. The Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival that was held in December in honor of the god Saturn. The Saturnalia was a time of relaxation, feasting, and revelry. Toasted bread was a staple food item at many of the Saturnalia feasts and banquets. The toasted bread would often be served with a variety of spreads or toppings, such as butter, honey, cheese, or cold cuts. The toasted bread would also often be served with a variety of hot or cold soups, stews, or casseroles, depending on the season and the desired menu for the feast.

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How to Memorize "toasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a slice of bread being placed in a toaster. The toaster heats up, and you can hear the slice of bread popping as it begins to toast. The bread begins to change color, starting with a light golden brown around the edges, and gradually deepening to a rich golden brown all over. Once the bread has reached your desired level of toastiness, you can carefully remove it from the toaster using a pair of tongs or a spatula. Once the toast is on your plate, you can enjoy it with a spread of butter, jelly, or another topping of your choice.

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