How do you use toast in a sentence?

(1) He was choking on a piece of toast. (2) I ate two slices of toast. (3) We’ll have another round of toast, please. (4) I have toast and marmalade for breakfast.

What does have some toast mean?

A toast is a ritual during which a drink is taken as an expression of honor or goodwill. The term may be applied to the person or thing so honored, the drink taken, or the verbal expression accompanying the drink.

Is it called bread or toast?

Toast is bread that has been toasted. That is it has been exposed to a heat source until the outside dried and became brown. Bread is also a slang term for money and a toast is when everyone at a gathering raises their glasses and drinks to honor someone or something.

Is toast singular or plural?

The noun toast can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be toast. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be toasts e.g. in reference to various types of toasts or a collection of toasts.

Do you say here’s to or cheers to?

When giving a toast, one common form is “Here’s to…”. Although other forms are possible, “Here’s to…” cannot be substituted with “Toast to…” (it would need to be something like “Let’s drink a toast to…”, with “toast” being a noun).

Why do we say let’s toast?

In the late 17th century, a practice arose in which a drinker would name a lady and request that all the people present drink her health. The lady’s name would then flavor the drink like the pieces of spiced toast.

Do people call bread toast?

Toast in American English (I can’t speak for other countries) means any bread that is heated in an oven, toaster oven or toaster or by any other method until it becomes a little darker and crisp. Then it is known as toast. You can have it lightly toasted or more well-done, whatever your preference.

Why is toast called toast?

It’s likely that toast originated as a way to preserve bread rather than as a tasty breakfast item smothered in butter and jam. The word “toast” actually comes from the Latin “tostum,” which means “to burn or scorch.” The first breads were likely toasted by laying them in front of the fire on a hot stone.

How do you say toast in plural?

1. 1 toast /ˈtoʊst/ noun. 1 toast. /ˈtoʊst/ Learner’s definition of TOAST. : bread that has been sliced and then made crisp and brown by heat.
2. 2 toast /ˈtoʊst/ verb. toasts; toasted; toasting. 2 toast. /ˈtoʊst/
3. 3 toast /ˈtoʊst/ noun. plural toasts. 3 toast. /ˈtoʊst/
4. 4 toast /ˈtoʊst/ verb. toasts; toasted; toasting. 4 toast. /ˈtoʊst/

Can we count toast?

Now the word toast is uncountable (aka mass noun), which means we don’t use the indefinite article ‘a’ or add the suffix -s . But if we look at the first image, although it is clearly “one toast” that phrase is considered ungrammatical. Instead in English we say and write: “one piece of toast” or “a slice of toast”.

Do you have to give a speech or make a toast?

A speech will last longer – but could be less than a minute long. Also, drinking is not necessarily part of the whole thing. So, let’s say that you have been asked to make a toast at someone’s retirement party. You need to be quite clear as to whether you need to give a speech or make a toast. Remember: toasts are short.

What happens if no one replies to a toast?

If you propose a toast to someone and no one responds, even if you raise your glass to them as a nonverbal sign or respect and take a sip, it doesn’t count as a toast. Only the community can publicly acknowledge someone with a toast, but it takes an individual to make the proposition.

Who can publicly acknowledge someone who toast?

Only the community can publicly acknowledge someone with a toast, but it takes an individual to make the proposition. Sometimes the person who is supposed to make that proposition is already known by function or role.

Do you have to make a toast at a retirement party?

So, let’s say that you have been asked to make a toast at someone’s retirement party. You need to be quite clear as to whether you need to give a speech or make a toast. Remember: toasts are short. Don’t waffle on but a few well directed words before the actual toast are fine.