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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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Dec. 2025
Inspectors also spotted roaches below the three-compartment sink and on the ceiling by the two-door upright freezer.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The November conference report details several complaints made against the hotel in 2024, ranging from outdated fire extinguishers and unclean bedding to bedbugs and roaches in rooms.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Four roaches were in a kitchen paper towel dispenser.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Rodents or roaches were found at three Dallas restaurants and nine others will require reinspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Dec. 2025
Inspectors also spotted roaches below the three-compartment sink and on the ceiling by the two-door upright freezer.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The November conference report details several complaints made against the hotel in 2024, ranging from outdated fire extinguishers and unclean bedding to bedbugs and roaches in rooms.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roach. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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