toaster
word
/ˈtoʊstɝ/
TOH-stur
/tˈəʊstɐ/
TOH-stuh
Definition
A machine or kitchen appliance used for toasting slices of bread.
Usage & Nuances
'Toaster' is a countable noun, usually for an electric appliance found in kitchens. Common collocations: 'pop the bread in the toaster,' 'a broken toaster.' Sometimes used humorously to refer to a very simple or low-powered computer or device.
Spanish: tostadoraPortuguese (BR): torradeiraPortuguese (PT): torradeiraChinese (Simplified): 烤面包机Chinese (Traditional): 烤麵包機Hindi: टोस्टरArabic: محمصة خبزBengali: টোস্টারRussian: тостерJapanese: トースターVietnamese: máy nướng bánh mìKorean: 토스터기Turkish: ekmek kızartma makinesi - tost makinesiUrdu: ٹوسٹرIndonesian: pemanggang roti
Example Sentences
My old toaster always burns the toast.
natural
Don’t forget to clean the crumbs out of the toaster.
natural
Ever since I got a smart toaster, breakfast has been so easy.
natural
The toaster makes my bread hot and crispy.
basic
Please plug in the toaster before using it.
basic
I bought a new toaster for my kitchen.
basic