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

However, some argue there should be change considering the younger pieces on the roster. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025

The roster now more or less remains the same outside of getting forward Eetu Luostarinen back from a three-week absence after burning his feet in a freak barbecuing accident. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

The resulting work, which examines her involvement in a strikingly diverse roster of organizations, is a portrait of a woman with uncanny savvy and flexibility. —Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025

Which currently is likely someone who would be closer to more of a traditional power forward than what the Hornets currently have on the roster. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 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