toaster
Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/
The English word “toaster” has 16 meanings listed here.
noun
- An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
- A toasting fork.
- A fish ready for toasting.
- One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).
- One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).
- A firearm, especially a pistol.
- A rapier or similar weapon.
- Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.
- An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.
- A low-end or outdated personal computer.
- A robot.
- A protogen.
- A self-contained software package distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.
- A disc jockey who accompanies reggae music with improvised rhythmic speech.
- Diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation known for a propensity to catch fire, especially those showing previous fire damage.
- An EMD AEM-7 electric locomotive
Etymology
From toast + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (patient suffix).
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