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toaster

1 American  
[toh-ster] / ˈtoʊ stər /

noun

  1. an instrument or appliance for toasting toast bread, muffins, etc.

  2. a person who toasts toast something.

toaster 2 American  
[toh-ster] / ˈtoʊ stər /

noun

  1. a person who proposes or joins in a toast to someone or something.

toaster British  
/ ˈtəʊstə /

noun

  1. a device for toasting bread, usually electric, and often equipped with an automatic timer

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Etymology

Origin of toaster1

First recorded in 1575–85; toast 1 + -er 1

Origin of toaster2

First recorded in 1695–1705; toast 2 + -er 1

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