1. the act of making bread or other food brown and crisp by heating
2. the act of raising glasses and drinking in honor of someone or something

1. present participle of toast; making bread or other food brown and crisp by heating
2. present participle of toast; raising a glass and drinking in honor of someone or something

Examples

• She was toasting bread for breakfast.
• The guests were toasting the bride and groom.
• The toasting of the marshmallows took only a few minutes.
• We heard the sound of toasting at the wedding reception.
• He’s toasting bagels in the kitchen.
• They spent the evening toasting their success.
• The toasting of nuts brings out their flavor.