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Toasted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Toasted describes food that has been browned and crisped by exposure to heat, often using a toaster or grill. It can also mean warmed or slightly burned, as in toasted bread or nuts.

toasted

/ˈtoʊstɪd/ /ˈtəʊstɪd/

Definition:

Bread or other food browned by exposure to heat, often with butter or toppings.

Synonyms:

grilled, browned, crisp, heated

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

raw, untoasted

Common Collocations:

toasted bread, toasted sandwich, toasted almonds, lightly toasted

Derivatives:

toaster, toasting

Usage Tips:

Use "toasted" for food heated until crisp; avoid overusing for non-food contexts unless metaphorical (e.g., "toasted" meaning drunk).

Common Phrases:

toast of the town, warm as toast, dead as a doornail (colloquial "toasted")

Etymology:

From Old French "toster," meaning "to roast," derived from Latin "tostus," past participle of "torrere" (to dry or parch).

Examples:

  • 1. She prefers toasted bread for breakfast.
  • 2. He toasted the marshmallows over the campfire.
  • 3. The sandwich tasted better when lightly toasted.
  • 4. They shared a plate of toasted almonds at the party.

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