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toaster

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/

The English word “toaster” has 16 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
  2. A toasting fork.
  3. A fish ready for toasting.
  4. One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).
  5. One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).
  6. A firearm, especially a pistol.
  7. A rapier or similar weapon.
  8. Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.
  9. An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.
  10. A low-end or outdated personal computer.
  11. A robot.
  12. A protogen.
  13. A self-contained software package distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.
  14. A disc jockey who accompanies reggae music with improvised rhythmic speech.
  15. Diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation known for a propensity to catch fire, especially those showing previous fire damage.
  16. An EMD AEM-7 electric locomotive

Etymology

From toast + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (patient suffix).

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