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Definition of roaster

roaster

/ˈroʊstər/
roast · er
Plural:roasters
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• noun

1

A covered pan, oven, or appliance used for roasting meat, coffee beans, or other food.

Example

"She placed the seasoned turkey into a large metal roaster and put it in the oven."

2

A person or business that roasts something, especially coffee beans or nuts, for commercial sale.

Example

"The local coffee roaster sources high-altitude arabica beans directly from small farms in Colombia."

3

A young chicken, pig, or other animal suitable for cooking whole by roasting.

Example

"The butcher recommended a five-pound roaster for our Sunday family dinner."

4

A comedian or speaker who subjects a guest of honor to good-natured ridicule and teasing at a roast.

Example

"Each roaster took turns at the podium delivering sharp, humorous jokes about the retiring actor."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roaster
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