toasted
word · lemma: toast
Definition
Heated until brown and crisp, especially bread or food cooked using dry heat. Can also be used for someone honored with a toast (a short speech) at a gathering.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes bread ('toasted bread', 'toasted sandwich') or food with a brown, crisp surface. In social settings, 'toasted' can mean someone who has been honored with a speech ('He was toasted at the event'). Informally, 'toasted' may mean someone is drunk or tired, but this is slang.
Example Sentences
I ate a toasted sandwich for lunch.
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The bread is nicely toasted and crunchy.
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She likes her bagel toasted with butter.
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The nuts tasted amazing after being toasted in the oven.
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He got toasted at the party last night and told some funny stories.
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Everyone toasted the bride and groom to wish them happiness.
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