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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of roaster

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

Example Sentences

One roaster’s ride on the roller coaster of coffee pricing helps explain the many reasons consumers keep paying more for a cup of joe.

From The Wall Street Journal

He opened an account with the aim of stashing away $50,000 to eventually buy futures contracts and lock in cheaper, longer-term prices, as bigger roasters do.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blue Bottle Coffee, the Oakland-born specialty coffee roaster owned by Nestlé, could soon be acquired by a Chinese investment firm that controls one of China’s biggest coffee chains.

From Los Angeles Times

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

We are the gift wrappers, the turkey roasters, and the peacekeepers at the holiday dinner table.

From Salon

Related Words

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