noun / verb

toast

An expression of honor or goodwill made by raising a drink.

She raises her glass in a toast to the newlyweds.

Etymology

Toasting a person's health developed alongside the practice of putting toasted bread in a drink. The drink-associated word came to name the spoken tribute.

More examples

They toasted the team's success.
He proposed a toast to their host.
The guests have toasted the couple several times.

Forms

toast · toasts · toasted · toasting

Similar words

salute: An expression of honor that need not involve a drink.
tribute: Something offered to show respect or admiration.