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toasts

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English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

Plural form of toast: slices of bread browned by exposure to radiant heat.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe buttered two slices of toast for breakfast.โ€
  • โ€œThe smell of burning toast filled the kitchen.โ€
2.noun

Plural form of toast: an expression of good wishes, happiness, or respect, typically made before drinking together.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe best man raised his glass to offer a series of heartfelt toasts.โ€
  • โ€œWe shared celebratory toasts at the wedding reception.โ€
3.verb

Third-person singular present form of toast: to brown bread or other food by exposure to heat.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe toasts his bagels every morning before adding cream cheese.โ€
  • โ€œThe machine automatically toasts the bread to a golden brown.โ€
4.verb

Third-person singular present form of toast: to drink in honor or celebration of someone or something.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œFamily and friends gather to toast the newlyweds.โ€
  • โ€œThe CEO toasts the success of the quarterly sales team.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'tosten' (to scorch or roast), from Old French 'toster', from Latin 'torrere' (to dry, scorch). The sense of drinking an honor to someone originated in the 17th century from the custom of floating a piece of spiced toast in a drink to flavor it.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of raising your sliced bread (toast) to the air while making a speech, or drinking to someone's health.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œtoastsโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œtoastsโ€ in English?

In English, toasts (noun) is defined as: โ€œPlural form of toast: slices of bread browned by exposure to radiant heat.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œtoastsโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œShe buttered two slices of toast for breakfast.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œtoastsโ€?

Common synonyms include:salutes,honors,browns,warms

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œtoastsโ€?

Derived from the Middle English 'tosten' (to scorch or roast), from Old French 'toster', from Latin 'torrere' (to dry, scorch). The sense of drinking an honor to someone originated in the 17th century from the custom of floating a piece of spiced toast in a drink to flavor it.