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Added 9 October 2026

toaster

/ˈtəʊ̯s.təː/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about toaster at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.
A toasting fork.
A fish ready for toasting.

Origin

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

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