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toasts

 

[ toสŠsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary

Toasts are slices of bread that have been browned by exposure to heat. The process of toasting increases the bread's flavor and creates a firmer texture, allowing it to hold toppings better. Toast can be served at breakfast or as a snack and can be made from various types of bread.

Synonyms

baked bread, brown bread, crispy bread, croutons

Examples of usage

  • I like my toast with butter and jam.
  • She burned the toast while making breakfast.
  • He prepared a delicious avocado toast.
  • The restaurant serves unique gourmet toasts.
  • Toast is a common side for eggs.
Context #2 | Noun

celebration

A toast is a ritual in which a drink is taken as an expression of honor or goodwill. It usually involves raising a glass and making a short speech, often to commemorate an occasion or person. Toasts are common at weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations.

Synonyms

cheers, honor, salutation, tribute

Examples of usage

  • He gave a heartfelt toast at the wedding.
  • Let's raise a toast to friendship.
  • The best man delivered a funny toast.
  • A toast to the newlyweds!
  • She made a toast to the team's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "toasts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torradas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roti panggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tosty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒผใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tartines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tostadas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tost

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topinky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tousty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tostlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tostadas

Etymology

The word 'toast' originates from the Latin word 'torere', which means 'to turn' or 'to rotisserie'. It was first used in English during the 15th century to describe bread that was browned and crisped over a fire. The practice of toasting has evolved over the centuries, becoming more than just a method of preparing bread. In the context of a celebratory gesture, the term 'toast' appeared in the 17th century, reflecting the practice of dropping a piece of toasted bread into a drink for flavoring, thus linking the act of drinking with an expression of goodwill. By the 19th century, the concept of making a toast in honor of someone or something became a formal part of social gatherings. Today, both meanings of 'toast'โ€”the edibles and the celebratory actโ€”are prevalent in everyday language and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,469, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.