Pronunciation: /toʊst/

Definitions of toast

noun a slice of bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat toast for breakfast.

A2 She spread butter on her toast before eating it.

B1 The waiter brought out a plate of toast with jam for the table.

B2 The chef prepared a variety of toppings for the toast bar.

C1 The artisanal bread used for the toast was freshly baked that morning.

C2 The gourmet restaurant served a decadent foie gras toast as an appetizer.

verb to brown by exposure to radiant heat

Example Sentences

A1 I like to toast bread for breakfast.

A2 She toasted marshmallows over the campfire.

B1 The chef will toast the buns before assembling the burger.

B2 After the wedding ceremony, the best man raised his glass to toast the newlyweds.

C1 The hostess proposed a toast to celebrate the success of the event.

C2 The CEO was toasted by colleagues for his outstanding leadership.

Examples of toast in a Sentence

formal The waiter brought out a plate of toast with butter on the side.

informal I love having toast for breakfast, it's quick and easy.

slang Let's grab some toast and jam before we head out.

figurative His chances of winning the competition were toast after his mistake in the final round.

Grammatical Forms of toast

past tense

toasted

plural

toasts

comparative

more toasted

superlative

most toasted

present tense

toast

future tense

will toast

perfect tense

have toasted

continuous tense

toasting

singular

toast

positive degree

toasty

infinitive

to toast

gerund

toasting

participle

toasted

Origin and Evolution of toast

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'toast' originated from the Latin word 'tostus' which means 'to burn or scorch'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'toster' meaning 'to grill or roast'.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'toast' referred to a piece of bread that was browned by exposure to heat. Over time, the term evolved to also mean a proposal of a drink in someone's honor, typically accompanied by a raised glass.