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

Atlanta’s rich coffee scene owes its vibrance to its strong local focus, with cafes and roasters reflecting and shaping neighborhood identity. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 18 June 2026

Their coffee beans come from Counterculture, a roaster located in the West Loop that sources their beans from all over the world. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026

While roasters pour beans from burlap bags into the roaster, customers sit at tables and look on. — Jenna Thompson june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Coffee lovers were stuck with their local shops, grocery stores, or hunting down individual roaster websites. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 June 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