toaster

Meaning

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 (humorous) A low-end or outdated personal computer.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

Synonyms

wassailer

griddle

oven

roast

stove

Translations

tostapane

grille-pain

Toaster

tostadora

broodrooster

φρυγανιέρα

toasteur

torradeira

tostador

torradora

Tostatrice

Mulino

Cesto

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtəʊstə/

Etymology

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