Toast

noun

/təʊst/

Word Frequency: 3.0

Definitions

1.nounToasted bread.

"I ate a piece of toast for breakfast."

2.nounA proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol.

"At the reception, there were many toasts from the well-wishers."

3.nounA person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.

"He was the toast of high society."

4.noun(chiefly US) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.

"If I ever get my hands on the guy that stole my wallet, he’s toast!"

5.nounExtemporaneous narrative poem or rap.

6.nounA transient, informational pop-up window.

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