toasty

adjective

ˈtō-stē How to pronounce toasty (audio)
toastier; toastiest
Synonyms of toastynext
1
: pleasantly or comfortably warm
felt snug and toasty by the fire
2
: suggestive of toast especially in flavor

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Examples of toasty in a Sentence

The room was nice and toasty. I'm nice and toasty in front of the fire.
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The powerful Santa Anas will coincide with toasty temperatures of 85 to 95 degrees and low humidity rates, between 5% and 15%, across much of the region. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 This one’s faux-fur trim and lining and cushioned Skechers Memory Foam™ footbed will keep their feet incredibly toasty. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 Just as toasty is her brown lip color, which adds warmth to her cooler-leaning eye makeup. — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026 The patented original PediPocket is designed for comfort, measuring almost 6 feet in length, including a 20-inch foot pocket to keep your feet toasty. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toasty

Word History

Etymology

toast entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toasty was in 1953

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toasty

adjective
ˈtō-stē How to pronounce toasty (audio)
toastier; toastiest
: comfortably warm
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