roast
verb (used with object)
to bake (meat or other food) uncovered, especially in an oven.
are roasting
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present progressiveof roast.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire for this beautiful Brussels sprouts recipe by the one and only Julia Child.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2021
Punishing heat waves are roasting the Pacific Northwest and central and eastern U.S. simultaneously, placing more than half of the Lower 48 states under alerts from the National Weather Service.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
While the vegetables are roasting, make the pesto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2017
While the beets are roasting, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heats.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2016
Her children, Angelo and Gigi, are roasting chestnuts under the window outside.
From The Italians by Frances Elliot
