toast

[təʊst]

[toʊst]

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An English "toast" can be either a small piece of food that's been toasted, like bread, or it can be a way to praise someone. Think of it as saying nice things about another person.

When we say "cheers to you!" or "you're the best," we're making a toast to the person. It's like giving them credit and thanks for something they've done. For example, if someone has a birthday or graduation, people might make a toast to celebrate their achievement. We also use the word "toast" when we talk about food: "I'm going to toast some bread with cheese for breakfast."

How common is "toast"?

Word toast is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

Toasted bread.
Example: I ate a piece of toast for breakfast.
A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.
Example: At the reception, there were many toasts from the well-wishers.
A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.
Example: He was the toast of high society.
(chiefly US) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.
Example: If I ever get my hands on the guy that stole my wallet, he’s toast!
Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
A transient, informational pop-up window.

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Real examples of "toasted" in context

Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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as toasted, but it holds substantially all those juices. The most important thing about a burger,

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the burger. So, the flavor layer is beautiful. Brioche bun, beautifully toasted, and then baked. So, not

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toast

How common is "toast"?

noun

Real examples of "toasted" in context

Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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