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 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

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

From Los Angeles Times

It also works well with rotisserie or grilled chicken.

From Seattle Times

For me, there is no comparable, economical rotisserie chicken option; Costco has the market completely covered.

From Salon

The rotisserie chickens were also a hot item.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• barbecue
• roast
• sear