roust

American  

[roust] / raʊst /

verb (used with object)

1. to rout, as from a place.

   to roust someone out of bed.

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roust British  

/ raʊst /

verb

1. to rout or stir, as out of bed

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Etymology

Origin of roust

First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse ¹

Example Sentences

The only thing that could roust me from my peaceful slumber was the most grotesque vision imaginable: an undulating river of red lights in front of me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

I’d be the guy who falls asleep at 10, waking when authorities shine spotlights and blare Kenny G songs at my house to roust me out to vote.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024

And thus the cycle of having to roust a sleepy, yawning teenager from bed for school begins again.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022

She didn’t roust a quorum of designers from their set ways.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2022

"As to Dagmer, the Cleftjaw is gone to Old Wyk at your father's behest, to roust the Stonehouses and the Drumms."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin