rotisserie

American  

[roh-tis-uh-ree] / roʊˈtɪs ə ri /

noun

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

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verb (used with object)

rotisseried, rotisseriing

1. to broil on a rotisserie.

rotisserie British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of rotisserie

1865–70; < French: roasting place

Example Sentences

“I just take the rotisserie chicken from Costco because they’re already good and I’ll take the meat off,” Matijevich says.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

One special featured a comforting rice porridge, simmered until thick and creamy, studded with Costco rotisserie chicken—an unparalleled convenience food.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Plaintiffs are seeking to bring a class action lawsuit on behalf of people who purchased the rotisserie chicken in California and across the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“How the rotisserie chicken here is for some people? For me it’s the wine section,” said Napa resident Susan Townsley-Schwartz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

The rotisserie chicken was sort of a disaster, but that’s not the point of this story.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

Related Words

• broil
• grill
• sear