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 of roster

• 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

There were still jobs up for grabs, roster spots in question and even unforgettable debuts. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

When a franchise goes through years of coaching carousels, roster turnover, and growing pains, finding consistency becomes the top priority. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Both teams also have question marks in several spots of the roster, making for an unpredictable matchup by any measure. — Pj Green august 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

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