Toastiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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toastiest

 

[ ˈtoʊstɪəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food quality

The term 'toastiest' typically describes the state of being the most warm and crispy, often associated with toasted bread. Foods that are toasted are usually prepared by exposing them to heat, which changes their texture and flavor. When something is described as toastiest, it implies that it reaches an optimal level of crispiness, often enhancing its taste. This can apply to various dishes such as bagels, sandwiches, or even marshmallows when roasted.

Synonyms

crispiest, golden-brownest, warmest.

Examples of usage

  • The toastiest bread was served at breakfast.
  • She prefers the toastiest marshmallows for her s'mores.
  • This sandwich is the toastiest I've ever had.

Translations

Translations of the word "toastiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais torrado

🇮🇳 सबसे टोस्टेड

🇩🇪 am geröstetsten

🇮🇩 terpanggang paling

🇺🇦 найпідсмаженіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej tostowy

🇯🇵 最もトーストされた

🇫🇷 le plus grillé

🇪🇸 el más tostado

🇹🇷 en çok kızarmış

🇰🇷 가장 구운

🇸🇦 الأكثر تحميصًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce opražený

🇸🇰 najviac opečený

🇨🇳 最烤的

🇸🇮 najbolj pražen

🇮🇸 mest ristaður

🇰🇿 ең қуырылған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე შეწვნილი

🇦🇿 ən qovrulmuş

🇲🇽 el más tostado

Etymology

The word 'toast' originates from the Latin word 'tostare', which means 'to dry' or 'to scorch'. Over time, it evolved into Middle English, where 'toasten' meant to make something brown or crisp by heating it. The superlative form 'toastiest' likely developed as an extension of this cooking term, emphasizing the most favorable and desirable condition of toasted foods. It reflects a common culinary practice where the degree of toasting is gradually refined for personal preference, contributing to the variety in cooking techniques and tastes found across cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,839, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.