roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər 

 also  ˈrȯ-,

 or  ˈrō-

1

a

: a roll or list of personnel

b

: such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed

a duty roster

c

: the persons listed on a roster

2

: an itemized list

Synonyms

• list
• listing

Examples of roster in a Sentence

His name has been added to the team roster.

The team has a roster of 40 players.

Recent Examples on the Web

If any receiver from this pack can make a surge to grab the final roster spot, Cropper would be the odds-on favorite. —Nick Harris july 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025

These kinds of roster moves are nothing new for the UFC, especially when a fighter isn't on a winning streak or doesn't have an obvious path to title contention. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Bates may play his way to a permanent roster spot with the Denver Nuggets, Brown could solidify a rotational role with the Los Angeles Clippers and Grill might make a case to have his Exhibit 10 deal with the Chicago Bulls converted into a two-way contract. —Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025

As Dave Canales and his roster prepare for an eventful slate of summer practices, The Observer is breaking down the Carolina depth chart with in-depth analysis. —Mike Kaye july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roster

• coster
• zoster
• exhauster
• imposter
• impostor

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group