toast

/toʊst/

Definitions

1. noun

food made from slices of bread that have been toasted, often served with butter, cheese, etc.; a slice of toasted bread used as a base for other foods

“She toasted some bread and topped it with avocado and eggs for breakfast.”

2. noun

a person who is toasted at a dinner party, etc.

“He was the toast of the evening at the party, receiving praise from everyone in attendance.”

3. verb

to cook or brown slices of bread in a toaster or under a grill, so that they are crispy and brown

“Can you toast the bread before making the sandwich?”

4. verb

to praise or honor someone, especially in public

“The crowd cheered and toasted the athlete for winning the championship.”

5. interjection

expressing congratulations or good wishes, especially on a special occasion

“To toast the newlyweds, everyone raised their glasses and shouted ‘Congratulations!’”

Synonyms

  • bagel
  • bread
  • crumpet
  • toastie

Antonyms

  • cold
  • raw