roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
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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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The machine also includes pressure profiling, or letting users create and save their own shot recipes and download profiles from their favorite roasters to pull shots exactly as the roastmaster intended. Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Rob Lowe The 2016 Roast of Rob Lowe is remembered less for jokes aimed at the Parks & Recreation actor himself (though there were certainly opportunities for them) and more for those directed at fellow roaster and controversial conservative commentator Ann Coulter. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 Meanwhile, legendary professional roaster Jeff Ross also brought up Hart's late father and compared his substance abuse issues to Hart's friendship with Johnson. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Other roasters had also poked fun at Hart for taking part in the controversial fest. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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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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