toasting

/ˈtoʊstɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of browning food, especially bread, by exposure to heat.
    • The toasting of the bread took about two minutes.
    • Even toasting requires the bread to be placed evenly in the slots.
    • The recipe calls for toasting the spices before grinding them.
  2. The act of raising a glass and drinking to someone's health or in celebration.
    • There was a lot of toasting and cheering after the announcement.
    • The toasting went on late into the night at the wedding reception.
    • He proposed a toasting to the new graduates.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to the process of toasting food.
    • The toasting cycle ends with a loud beep.
    • The toasting function on this oven works very well.
    • She bought a new toasting rack for the campfire.
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