Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

During the previous year’s show, Cohen had roasted ABC’s programming and referred to the “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” lineup as “Ryan Seacrest’s group of losers that are performing behind us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

After a session with our photographer, Tatjana had a beet salad and Jim had roasted asparagus to start, then they both opted for fish entrees, salmon and branzino.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2022

But there was plenty to like about the herb-crusted halibut fillet the kitchen had roasted and coupled with a bright and fruity emulsion of red wine and butter.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2021

Chaix had roasted a chicken for dinner, and she set it down in front of Mathews to carve, but he found he was in too much pain.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 18, 2016

It was not unpleasant in itself, if you did not know what had once been there—the sedge, the ducks, and the giant carp that two tramps had roasted and feasted on by the island temple.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan