roaster

[ roh-ster ]

noun

1. a contrivance for roasting something, as an oven, a pan for roasting meat, or a machine for roasting coffee beans.
2. a pig, chicken, or other animal or article of a size convenient and grade suitable for roasting.
3. a person or thing that roasts.
4. a guest speaker at a roast.
5. hot Jupiter.

roaster

/ ˈrəʊstə /

noun

1. a person or thing that roasts
2. a roasting tin
3. a piece of food, such as a chicken or a potato, that is suitable for roasting

Word History and Origins

Origin of roaster¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; roast, -er ¹

Example Sentences

According to the publication, customers can expect to see “lively ads that showcase the efforts of agronomists, master roasters and the baristas whipping up the beverages.”

From Salon

Created by Lauren Bailey, a barista for the coffee roaster Go Get Em Tiger, Coffee Buddy also struts their stuff on a T-shirt surrounded by a cloud that reads “Roasted in L.A. County.”

From Los Angeles Times

Today, the Air Force veteran has two huge warehouses with an array of equipment: a roaster, a cooking tank, a large mill.

From Los Angeles Times

Workers sort a pile of freshly-picked cherries — the red fruit that contains the beans that will be fermented, dried, and shipped to roasters around the world.

From Salon

While the comedian said she and her fellow roasters agreed beforehand not to bring Brady’s children into the mix, Glaser later added there weren’t specific guidelines on which topics were off-limits.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bucket
• frying pan
• kettle
• pot
• saucepan
• sheet
• skillet