Meaning of the word toast in English

What does toast mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

toast

US /toʊst/
UK /toʊst/
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Noun

1.

sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat

Example:
I had butter and jam on my toast for breakfast.
She prefers her toast lightly browned.
2.

an act of drinking to the health or in honor of someone or something

Example:
Let's raise a toast to the happy couple!
The host proposed a toast to their success.

Verb

1.

to brown (sliced bread) by exposure to radiant heat

Example:
Can you toast the bread for me?
She likes to toast marshmallows over the campfire.
2.

to drink to the health or in honor of (someone or something)

Example:
We toasted the bride and groom.
Let's toast to our future success!
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