toast — sliced bread browned by exposure to radiant heat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sliced bread browned by exposure to radiant heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /toʊst/
Example Sentences
- My toast always burns because I get distracted by my phone.
- The best man gave a toast that made everyone cry and laugh.
- She was toast when her boss found out about the mistake.
toast
NOUN[/toʊst/]
sliced bread browned by exposure to radiant heat
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tostus', meaning 'roasted' or 'parched', originally referring to toasted bread. The secondary meaning of 'a ceremonial gesture of honor' emerged in the 17th century from the practice of placing a piece of toasted bread in a wine glass.
Breakdown
Latin 'tostus' (roasted, parched) + -ed (past participle suffix), referring to bread that has been dried and browned by heat.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My toast always burns because I get distracted by my phone.”
“The best man gave a toast that made everyone cry and laugh.”
“She was toast when her boss found out about the mistake.”
“I'm so lazy that I consider making toast as cooking.”
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