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

The roaster had opened its second location in the marketplace in Warehouse Artist Lofts two years previously. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Cipota Coffee roaster Gardenia Rosales and the family behind Arroz and Fun — including Humberto Leon and his mom, Wendy Leon, who also operate Chifa in Eagle Rock — plan to move the cafe to Chifa in early 2026. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025

Get your caffeine fix at this small-batch artisan roaster that donates a portion of its sales to go toward open space and wildlife conservation. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

Closer to downtown Shawnee, a new coffee shop and roaster — Current State Coffee — is coming to 11217 Johnson Drive. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025

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