rotisserie

[ roh-tis-uh-ree ]

noun

1. a small broiler with a motor-driven spit, for barbecuing fowl, beef, etc.

verb (used with object)

, ro·tis·ser·ied, ro·tis·ser·i·ing.

1. to broil on a rotisserie.

rotisserie

/ rəʊˈtɪsərɪ /

noun

1. a rotating spit on which meat, poultry, etc, can be cooked
2. a shop or restaurant where meat is roasted to order

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotisserie¹

1865–70; < French: roasting place

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotisserie¹

C19: from French, from Old French rostir to roast

Example Sentences

"When you buy a hot rotisserie chicken, think about how much time that frees up, how many leftovers you get, and how many meals you can make for days just from that one chicken," says Bhatti.

From Salon

When as the Wolf he confronted Little Red Riding Hood in the woods, he sidled up to her as though “she were a rotisserie chicken he’d like to bed.”

From Los Angeles Times

And so, we meet at Lasita in Chinatown, a Filipino rotisserie spot that I know we’ll both love.

From Los Angeles Times

A colony of seagulls battled over a Costco rotisserie chicken carcass.

From Los Angeles Times

And so, we meet at Lasita in Chinatown, a Filipino rotisserie spot that I know we’ll both love.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• barbecue
• roast
• sear