Meaning of 'toast'

noun

slices of bread that have been toasted

noun

a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

Synonyms: pledge

noun

a person in desperate straits

Synonyms: goner

noun

a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention

Example: "I was the toast of the town after I scored the winning goal."

verb

make brown and crisp by heating

Example: "toast bread"

Synonyms: crisp

verb

propose a toast to

Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

Synonyms: drink