Definition

Noun: A rack, typically a small, upright stand with parallel slots or divisions, designed to hold individual slices of toast, often at the table, to keep them upright and separated.

Usage

This word is a compound noun. It is used to refer to the specific kitchen or dining item. - She placed the freshly made toast in the toastrack to serve at breakfast. - The antique silver toastrack was part of the dining set.

Advanced Usage

The term can be used metaphorically to describe any object or formation that resembles the upright, slotted structure of a toastrack. - The old stadium had seating that looked like a giant toastrack.

Variants and Related Words

• Toast rack: The more common, two-word spelling variant of the same item.

Synonyms

• Bread rack (though this is more general and not specific to toast slices)

Noun

1. a rack for holding slices of toast