# toaster

/ˈtoʊstɝ/ (US) · /tˈəʊstɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/toaster
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a kitchen machine that you use to make bread brown and crispy. You put slices of bread inside, and they pop up when they are ready.

For teachers: an electrical appliance designed to brown sliced bread through exposure to radiant heat. Typically features vertical slots and a spring-loaded mechanism to eject the bread once the heating cycle is complete.

## Examples

- I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
- The new toaster has extra-wide slots so you can brown thick pieces of sourdough or bagels.
- While modern kitchen designs often hide small appliances in cabinets, the classic chrome toaster remains a staple countertop item for most households.

## Usage notes

- Countable; refers to the physical appliance rather than the process.

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