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

Rescate Coffee Coffee lovers can head to Rescate Coffee, Elk Grove’s only local roaster, for specialty drinks like the El Toro, a sweet espresso with breve and cinnamon, and the Xocolatl Cereza, flavored with Mexican chocolate and cherry. —Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025

Bridge burner: The bridge element connects two traditional round burners to create an oblong heating area for use with a griddle, open roaster, or fish poacher. —Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025

Lead baristas will see a 23% increase to hourly wages, baristas will see a 15% increase and roasters, bakers and delivery drivers will see a 3.3% increase. —Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025

Throughout the 1900s, the building had many different owners, ranging from manufacturers and grocers, to photography companies, coffee roasters and more. —Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 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