toaster

noun

1. an instrument or appliance for toasting bread, muffins, etc.
2. a person who toasts something.

noun

1. a person who proposes or joins in a toast to someone or something.

noun

1. a device for toasting bread, usually electric, and often equipped with an automatic timer

n.1580s, agent noun from toast (v.1). Electrical type is from 1913. In reference to a person who proposes or pledges a drinking toast, from 1704 (from toast (v.2)).