roast
verb (used with object)
to bake (meat or other food) uncovered, especially in an oven.
is roasting
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present progressiveof roast (3rd person singular).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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Make the sauce: While the tofu is roasting, in a saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil until it shimmers.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 23, 2022
She is roasting a turkey and whipping together a pistachio fluff salad — an annual tradition — but only for her, her husband and two grown boys.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2021
The thing is, roasting a great, juicy turkey isn't as complicated as people make it out to be.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2021
Another way of enjoying garlic without the strong smell is roasting it, which, when spread on good bread, is a delicacy in itself.
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2020
‘It sure is roasting in here,’ she said.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
