roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: one that roasts
2
: a device for roasting
3
: something adapted to roasting: such as
a
: a suckling pig
b
: a bird fit for roasting
especially : a young chicken larger than a broiler

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Some market participants believe the gangs then try to sell the beans to smaller roasters, which are feeling the pain from sky-high prices. Marcelo Teixeira, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025 The roaster and cafe is located on 763 Main St. in Manchester and sells freshly roasted coffee by the bag for $14-15. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025 And his roasters and baristas in West San Jose know their stuff. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 The mocktail also includes cold-brew coffee from local roaster Cartel Roasting Co. and is sweetened with a hint of demerara syrup. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roaster

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roaster was in the 15th century

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“Roaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roaster. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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roaster

noun
roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: a device for roasting meat
2
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for roasting

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