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toast

/təʊst/
Meanings
  • noun

    An item of food, typically made from sliced bread that is toasted or grilled.

    - "He enjoyed a slice of toast with his tea."
    - "The smell of toasting bread woke her up in the morning."
  • verb

    To subject (bread, etc.) to heat in an oven or on a hot plate, typically so as to brown and crisp the surface.

    - "The bread was toasted for five minutes."
    - "He toasted the bread before spreading butter on it."
Pronunciation
  1. /toʊst/



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  2. /toʊst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with toast
goast , coast , boast
Variants
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toast , toast of the town , toasts , toasts of the town , toasted , toasting , toaster , toasters , avocado toast , avocado toasts , French toast , French toasts , french toasts , melba toast , melba toasts , (as) warm as toast , as warm as toast , warm as toast , be toast , propose a toast
Etymology
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Old English tostan, from tostanian 'to press'. The sense development is from pressing to roasting or grilling.

Trivia
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  1. Toast is often served with tea or coffee.

  2. The world's largest piece of toast was made in the UK in 2011 and measured 27.48 square meters.

  3. The Guinness World Record for the most toast made in one hour is 1,031 slices.

  4. Toast was first made in ancient Egypt using flat stones and hot sand.

  5. Toast can be made from various types of bread, such as baguettes, bagels, and English muffins.

Related Concepts
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  1. Buttered toast: Toast spread with butter

  2. Toasted sandwich: A sandwich made with toasted bread

Culture
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Toast is a common food item, particularly for breakfast or as a side dish. It can be served plain or with various toppings such as butter, jams, or cheese. In some cultures, such as the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is a traditional custom to offer a 'toast' during social gatherings or celebrations, where each person raises a glass of alcohol and makes a speech in honor of the person or topic being toasted.

How to Memorize "toast"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a slice of bread being placed in a toaster.
    - Visualize the bread popping up when it is done.
    - See the golden brown color of the toast.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'toast' with the image of a slice of bread being toasted.
    - Think of the crispy texture and warm flavor of toast.

  3. mnemonics

    - Toast: Tasty Or A Scorcher?
    - Toast: Tasty Or An Asher?
    - Toast: Tasty Or A Sizzler?

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