plural roach also roaches
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus)
also
: any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
roached; roaching; roaches
1
: to cut so that the remainder stands upright
roach a horse's mane
2
: to cause to arch
specifically
: to brush (the hair) in a roach
—often used with up
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Two dead roaches were under a prep sink next to an oven.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Dead roaches lay on top of the grease trap, and red curry had expired in the cooler.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The team put pairs of roaches in artificial nest boxes.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
One Dallas restaurant failed inspection and roaches were found at four others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Two dead roaches were under a prep sink next to an oven.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Dead roaches lay on top of the grease trap, and red curry had expired in the cooler.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The team put pairs of roaches in artificial nest boxes.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roach. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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