toaster

Meanings

• noun

  A kitchen appliance used to heat slices of bread. The bread is placed in slots in the appliance and is toasted on both sides until it reaches the desired level of browning.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtəʊstə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toaster
astonisher , chastener , donaster , easter , fastenether , gaster , hastener , laster , mastiffaster , paster , quaster , raster , saster , taster , waster

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Variants

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toast , toaster , toasters , toaster oven , toaster ovens

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Etymology

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The word 'toaster' comes from the Old English 'tostan', which means 'to burn'. The modern appliance was invented in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first electric toaster was patented in 1893, but it wasn't until the 1920s that toasters became popular in American homes.

2. Toast is often served with butter, jams, or other toppings.

3. In some parts of the world, bread is toasted over an open flame or on a griddle instead of using a toaster.

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Related Concepts

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1. electric toaster: A type of toaster that uses electricity to heat the elements that toast the bread.

2. toast: The browned and crispy bread that is produced when using a toaster.

3. pop-up toaster: A type of toaster where the toast pops up when it is done, making it easier to remove from the appliance.

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Culture

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The toaster is a common household appliance in many parts of the world. It has been featured in literature and popular culture, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', where it is mentioned as a symbol of modernity and convenience.

How to Memorize "toaster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a toaster with slices of bread inserted into the slots. Visualize the heating elements beneath the bread, and the bread popping up when it is done.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toaster' with the smell and taste of freshly toasted bread.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tasty Toasts Are Served Every Morning' to remember the word 'toaster'.

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