Toast

/toʊst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Slices of bread that have been browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat.

I like to have toast with my breakfast every morning.

A salute or ceremonial wish for someone's success or health, typically expressed by raising a glass.

The best man gave a heartfelt toast at the wedding reception.

verb

To make (bread) crispy and hot by heating it.

I will toast some bagels for breakfast.

To make a speech in honor of someone or something, usually while lifting a glass.

We all stood to toast the couple's happiness.

Middle English, from Old French 'tost', from Latin 'tostus', past participle of 'torrere' meaning 'to roast'.

raise a toast

To make a short speech in honor of someone or something.

toasted

Slang for being extremely drunk or inebriated.

toast of the town

A person or thing that is very popular and admired.

toaster

An appliance used to brown slices of bread.

toasting fork

A long fork used for toasting bread over an open fire.

bruschetta

An Italian appetizer consisting of grilled bread with various toppings.

To be in a critical condition or finished.

After I failed the exam, I felt like I was toast.

To get drunk.

They went out and got totally toasted at the party.

To fail completely.

If I miss this deadline, I'm toast.