Etymology
The word "toast" has several possible etymologies:
Meaning and Origin
Toast can refer to:
1. A Food:
2. A Drink:
The origin of "toast" as a drink is believed to have come from the practice of dropping a piece of toasted bread into a glass of wine to improve its flavor and clarity.
Other Meanings:
Toast can also be used figuratively to mean:
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