roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
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 Hartford’s Story and Soil Coffee, located a short walk from the state Capitol Building at 387 Capitol Ave., has reopened after a monthslong renovation project that has expanded seating, added two coffee roasters and doubled the square footage. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2024 The recalled products are sold under various roaster and brand names—including Bolt Coffee, Euphoria Coffee, Madcap Coffee, and many others—in metal can sizes ranging from 7 ounces to 12 ounces. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 June 2024 The iconic Highland Park coffee roasters worked with Lynch, creating a Dutch Girl Donuts blend offered freshly roasted and sold in packages at the store. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024 Grab a vanilla cream cold brew at Panther Coffee, the city’s first specialty roaster, then mosey over to Barnacle Historic State Park. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for roaster 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roaster was in the 15th century

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“Roaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roaster. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

roaster

noun
roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: a device for roasting meat
2
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for roasting

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