toasted
/ˈtoʊstɪd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of toast: to brown or warm by exposure to heat.
- She toasted the bread in the oven because the toaster was broken.
- They toasted the nuts in a dry skillet for five minutes.
- He toasted the marshmallows over the campfire until they were golden.
- Past tense and past participle of toast: to drink to the health or honor of someone or something.
- We toasted our victory with glasses of sparkling cider.
- The team toasted their coach after winning the championship.
- At the wedding, the best man toasted the happy couple.
adjective
- Cooked by exposure to radiant heat until the surface is brown and crisp.
- I ate a toasted bagel with cream cheese for breakfast.
- The toasted almonds added a nice crunch to the salad.
- She prefers her bread lightly toasted, not dark.
- Warmed or browned by heat, often used for nuts, grains, or spices.
- The recipe calls for toasted cumin seeds, not raw ones.
- Toasted sesame oil gives the stir-fry a rich flavor.
- He sprinkled toasted coconut on top of the dessert.
- Slang for being very warm or overheated, often from sun or exertion.
- After hiking all morning, we were completely toasted by the sun.
- The car seats were toasted from sitting in the parking lot all day.
- I forgot my hat and now my ears are totally toasted.