Toast
Toast is a form of bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. This browning is the result of a Maillard reaction, altering the flavor of the bread and making it firmer so that it is easier to spread toppings on it. Toasting is a common method of making stale bread more palatable. Bread is often toasted using a toaster, but toaster ovens are also used. Though many types of bread can be toasted the most commonly used is “sliced bread”, referring to bread that is already sliced and bagged upon purchase and may be white, brown, multigrain, etc.
Toast is commonly eaten with butter or margarine, and sweetened toppings, such as jam or jelly. Regionally, savory spreads, such as peanut butter or yeast extracts, may also be popular. When buttered, toast may also be served as an accompaniment to savory dishes, especially soups or stews, or topped with heartier ingredients like eggs or baked beans as a light meal. Toast is a common breakfast food. While slices of bread are most common, bagels and English muffins are also toasted.
Scientific studies in the early 2000s found that toast may contain carcinogens (acrylamide) caused by the browning process.
Grill (noun)
A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
Grill (noun)
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
Grill (noun)
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
Grill (noun)
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
“I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.”
Grill (noun)
A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
Grill (noun)
The front teeth regarded collectively.
Grill (noun)
Food cooked on a grill.
“a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills”
Grill (noun)
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
“These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny’s Bar and Grill.”
Grill (noun)
misspelling of girl
Grill (noun)
Harm.
Grill (verb)
To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
“Why don’t we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?”
Grill (verb)
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
Grill (verb)
To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
“The police grilled him about his movements at the time of the crime.”
Grill (verb)
To feel very hot; to swelter.
Grill (verb)
To stamp or mark with a grill.
Grill (verb)
To make angry; provoke; incite.
Grill (verb)
To terrify; make tremble.
Grill (verb)
To tremble; shiver.
Grill (verb)
To snarl; snap.
Grill (adjective)
Harsh, rough, severe; cruel.
Toast (noun)
Toasted bread.
“I ate a piece of toast for breakfast.”
Toast (noun)
A proposed salutation (e.g. to say “cheers”) while drinking alcohol.
“At the reception, there were many toasts from the well-wishers.”
Toast (noun)
A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem.
“He was the toast of high society.”
Toast (noun)
Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury.
“If I ever get my hands on the guy that stole my wallet, he’s toast!”
Toast (noun)
Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
Toast (noun)
A transient, informational pop-up window.
Toast (verb)
To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
“We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire.”
Toast (verb)
To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
“Top with cheese and toast under the grill for a few minutes.”
Toast (verb)
To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
“We toasted the happy couple many times over the course of the evening.”
Toast (verb)
To warm thoroughly.
“I toasted my feet by the fire.”
Toast (verb)
To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.