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 /təʊst/
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Noun

1.

sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat

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

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

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

Verb

1.

to brown (sliced bread) by exposure to radiant heat

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

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

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