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; see origin at roast, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Nestlé said on Thursday that it had agreed to sell Blue Bottle Coffee, a coffee roaster, to Centurium Capital, part of an effort to slim down and refocus around core brands.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

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

The family-run artisanal roaster produces incredibly high-quality and delicious coffee.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

It’s a single-origin organic roaster based in L.A., run by this really cute couple.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

After a twenty-minute conversation, I check on my soaking dishes and find Mom attacking the roaster pan with a scrub pad.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Related Words

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• kettle
• pot
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