TOAST


Meaning of TOAST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' t ō st

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English tosten, from Anglo-French toster, from Late Latin tostare to roast, from Latin tostus, past participle of torr ē re to dry, parch ― more at THIRST

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1 : to warm thoroughly

2 : to make (as bread) crisp, hot, and brown by heat

intransitive verb : to become toasted especially : to warm thoroughly

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.