An electrical appliance for toasting bread, etc., typically one which allows both sides of the bread to be toasted at the same time and causes it to pop up automatically when ready.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lima (Ohio) Times-Democrat.
Definition of electric toaster in US English:
electric toaster
noun
An electrical appliance for toasting bread, etc., typically one which allows both sides of the bread to be toasted at the same time and causes it to pop up automatically when ready.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lima (Ohio) Times-Democrat.