roasting
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of roasting
1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); see roast, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The film spends significant time roasting inane eccentrics like Benji but not without explaining their place in the media’s modern ecosystem.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
New featured cast member Culhane debuted on “Update” as Mr. On Blast, a roasting commentator with very light roasts and a lot of body language.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
Additional studies showed that roasting the soybeans before feeding them to cows could further enhance milk production benefits.
From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026
She wore a scarlet gown and singled out attendees from Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to Paul Mescal and Jacob Elordi for mild to medium level roasting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
His nose twitched to the smell of roasting meat.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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