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

Brazilian exporters are in search of buyers for about eight million bags of beans sold to US roasters each year as importers begin to feel the impact of tariffs.

From BBC

Cecafé, Brazil's coffee exporters' council, said the impact on Brazilian roasters and exporters will be "significant", and warned American coffee drinkers to brace for price hikes.

From BBC

Jenny Ngo, who runs Telescope Coffee, said she was waiting to hear how much her roaster will hike prices.

From BBC

Without available cheap loans, it wasn't possible for sufficient new Ghanaian roasters to enter the market.

From BBC

From ingenious herb savers and handcrafted carbon steel roasters to powerful appliances and artisanal dinnerware, every item has been chosen with care to bring both beauty and practicality to the kitchen and beyond.

From Salon

Related Words

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