roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər 

1

: one that roasts

2

: a device for roasting

3

: something adapted to roasting: such as

a

: a suckling pig

b

: a bird fit for roasting

especially : a young chicken larger than a broiler

Examples of roaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In recent years, there has been a movement to drink locally, thanks to a new generation of roasters who are paving the way to showcase the diversity of Colombia’s coffee beans. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026

The menu, curated by coffee roaster and head drink maker Austin Debrewer, includes the typical lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, along with lemonades, matcha, teas and energy drinks. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026

Waterbird previously used coffee beans from Repetition Coffee, a roaster out of Lawrence. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

How a Cup Gets to $60 The high end is influenced by online auctions where roasters bid up rare and microlot coffees through the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) or the Best of Panama auction. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roaster

• coaster
• poster
• toaster
• paternoster

Kids Definition

roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər 

1

: a device for roasting meat

2

: something (as a young chicken) suitable for roasting