roust

American  

[roust] / raʊst /

verb (used with object)

1. to rout, as from a place.

   to roust someone out of bed.

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roust British  

/ raʊst /

verb

1. to rout or stir, as out of bed

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Etymology

Origin of roust

First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse ¹

Example Sentences

I’d be the guy who falls asleep at 10, waking when authorities shine spotlights and blare Kenny G songs at my house to roust me out to vote.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024

Pinto, whose family fled Venezuela after her husband, an ex-government soldier, disobeyed orders to roust another family, said she and other migrants understand that their path to economic stability will be long.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022

Asking the cops to roust them out of the building would have been terrible optics.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

The officers rushed to roust nearby residents out of their homes and clear the avenue.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2022

"As to Dagmer, the Cleftjaw is gone to Old Wyk at your father's behest, to roust the Stonehouses and the Drumms."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin