toaster

Meaning

1. An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.
2. A toasting fork.
3. A fish ready for toasting.
4. One who toasts (cooks lightly by browning).
5. One who toasts (engages in salute while drinking alcohol).
6. (slang) A firearm, especially a pistol.
7. A rapier or similar weapon.
8. (informal) Any of several small, box-like automobiles exemplified by the Scion xB and Honda Element.
9. (informal) An electronic organ, especially a crude one that uses analog technology.
10. A low-end or outdated personal computer.
11. (slang) A self-contained software package distributable over the Internet or by burning onto CDs.
12. a DJ who accompanies reggae with improvised rhythmic speech.
13. (informal) Diesel locomotives built by GE Transportation known for a propensity to catch fire, especially those showing previous fire damage
14. (informal) An EMD AEM-7 electric locomotive

Concepts

toaster

wassailer

oven

stove

roast

griddle

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtəʊstə/

Etymology

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