roasting

[roh-sting]

adjective

1. used or suitable to roast.

2. exceedingly hot; scorching.

   a roasting July.

noun

1. a severely critical notice or review; pan.

roasting

/ ˈrəʊstɪŋ /

adjective

1. extremely hot

noun

1. severe criticism

Other Word Forms

• roastingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of roasting¹

1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); roast, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the smell of roasting meat was undeniable.

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But for a couple of clubs roasting in New Jersey, last season is still in its final throes.

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Unlike roasting, which removes water and can create a nice crunch in some vegetables, boiling brings softness and, to Swiss chard in particular, a wonderful silky texture.

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Those employees work in roles including store development, roasting, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.

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I order in all the groceries, as well as the largest iced coffee Dunkin’ can legally sell, then queue up seasonal TV or a playlist that can carry me through chopping, roasting and stirring.

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