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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Other farmers and roasters in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines are now selling the beans, and some barista competitors have gone on to win awards with brews made from it. Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025 As American roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. Manuel Rueda, NPR, 4 Sep. 2025 Beans are grown by millions of farmers, sold to collectors, then move through processors, exporters, importers and roasters before reaching grocery shelves. Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025 Eat Local Fuel Up With Breakafst Start your morning at Three Ships Coffee, a local coffee roaster with locations in the ViBe District and the Shops at Hilltop. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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