Definition
A person, male or female, who is admired and very popular in local society, and who is sought after to attend parties, public events, etc.
In Context
- "I sat, but neither heard nor saw: Tho' this was fair, and that was braw, And yon the toast of a' the town, I sigh'd, and said among them a', "Ye are na Mary Morison.""
- "Miss Moore was the toast of the town, and numerous were the advantageous opportunities of matrimony of which she was the recipient."
- "Miss Dorothy Parker seems to be the newest literary toast of the town."
- "Newhouser was the toast of the town for his masterful, 11 to 0 shutout in which he struck out 10 batters."
Also Said As
- local hero
- man of the hour
- woman of the hour
- person of the hour
See Also
- talk of the town