Toaster
['təʊstə] or ['tostɚ]
Definition
(noun.) a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread.
(noun.) someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture.
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Definition
(n.) One who toasts.
(n.) A kitchen utensil for toasting bread, cheese, etc.
Typist: Rosa
Examples
- The thought, taken up by electrical engineers, brought out an electric toaster, rectangular in shape, with handsome frame, nickel supports and wire heating element. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The toaster (Fig. 203) is another useful electrical device, since by means of it toast may be made on a dining table or at a bedside. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- This type of toaster was followed a little later by an upright toaster (Fig. 8). Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- She then took the post of toaster-general; and kneeling on the rug, fork in hand, fulfilled her office with dexterity. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- It operates from any light socket and consumes but a very small amount of current, much less than is consumed by a toaster. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- In consequence, many practical applications of electricity are possible, among which are flatiron and toaster. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- ELECTRIC UPRIGHT TOASTER] Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Among table appliances are toasters, coffee percolators, electric teapots, chafing dishes and numerous other articles that add to the convenience of preparing food. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- These open-coil grills are also very efficient as toasters, the bread being placed on top of the grating, which protects the coils from injury. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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