roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər How to pronounce roster (audio)
 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

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 The Pacers do have an open roster spot and a bit of wiggle room under the luxury tax, but their finances are tight. Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 One slugger on each roster is especially adding to their respective franchise’s history. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024 The roster for Sunday's friendly is loaded with professional players, including two holdovers from this summer's gold medal squad: midfielder Hal Hershfelt and defender Emily Sams. Nate Rau, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 The Vikings roster includes several former Rams players, including running back Cam Akers, tight end Johnny Mundt, receiver Brandon Powell and backup quarterback Brett Rypien. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roster 

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Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roster was in 1727

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Cite this Entry

“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roster. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

roster

noun
ros·​ter ˈräs-tər How to pronounce roster (audio)
: a list usually of people belonging to some group

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