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roaster

American  
[roh-ster] / ˈroʊ stər /

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 British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of roaster

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; roast, -er 1

Example Sentences

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A spending spree in free agency, where teams often wind up overpaying for talent, successfully plugged holes on the roaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

It’s hand-hammered by a blacksmith, resulting in a beautiful finish and an heirloom-quality roaster.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

Today, the Air Force veteran has two huge warehouses with an array of equipment: a roaster, a cooking tank, a large mill.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

At her elbow was the carcass of a big expensive roaster, the kind we could hardly ever afford.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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