toasted
English meaning: Toasted
Definition
Made brown and crisp by heat, especially bread. It is the past tense of 'toast' and is often used as an adjective.
Example
“I had toasted bread with butter and jam.”
Another example: “Sprinkle some toasted almonds over the salad for extra crunch.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense/adjective of 'toast'; describes bread or other food browned and crisped by heat. Also the verb 'toast' means to drink in someone's honour. Everyday culinary register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Past tense of 'toast', from Latin 'torrere' (to parch).
Related Words
- ravioli
- tostada
- perilla
- brioche
- baguette
- parmesan
- sourdough
- marshmallow
- toaster
- toast
- mayonnaise
- condiment
Common Collocations
- toasted bread
- lightly toasted
- toasted sandwich
- toasted nuts
- toasted to perfection
Word Forms
toast (v); toasted; toasts; toasting; toast (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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