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

Perhaps, the most notable aspect of Sexton since his arrival centers around an area the Hornets have lacked in recent years while boasting one of the NBA’s youngest rosters. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025

The Heat, behind the young and developmental part of its preseason roster, rallied from a seven-point deficit with two minutes left in the fourth quarter to force overtime. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Yoga and sound baths set the tone, but the property also offers a roster of metaphysical experiences for those curious for something more. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025

Sandfort spent only 24 hours on the roster. —Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 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