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French toast

noun

  1. bread dipped in a batter of egg and milk and sautéed until brown, usually served with syrup or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.


French toast

noun

  1. toast cooked on one side only
  2. bread dipped in beaten egg and lightly fried
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of French toast1

First recorded in 1650–60
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Example Sentences

Never before has French toast with bacon and maple syrup tasted so good.

From BBC

The rejuvenated bread "has the texture of French toast and the flavor of grilled cheese."

From Salon

Again, I am not saying we should cancel Mother’s Day, which is lovely and important, and I will definitely be expecting French toast and flowers from my adoring children and spouse.

The Stonehouse Cafe will host a Cinco de Mayo brunch filled with drink and food specials, including fluffy French toast and large pancakes.

And if you have never used only yolks for French toast, you are in for a supremely decadent treat.

From Salon

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