roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər 

 also  ˈrȯ-,

 or  ˈrō-

1

a

: a roll or list of personnel

b

: such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed

a duty roster

c

: the persons listed on a roster

2

: an itemized list

Synonyms

• canon
• catalog
• catalogue
• checklist
• list
• listing
• menu
• register
• registry
• roll
• roll call
• schedule
• table

Examples of roster in a Sentence

His name has been added to the team roster.

The team has a roster of 40 players.

Recent Examples on the Web

The playoffs are when roster flaws are most exposed. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025

The San Diego Padres are already starting to look for ways to push the roster to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025

Lakers What will the Lakers roster look like following another first-round playoff exit? —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025

Payton was clear before the draft that Denver would add bodies in its receiver room before training camp, and all profile to have a shot to crack the 53-man roster. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roster

• coster
• zoster
• exhauster
• imposter
• impostor

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group