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

Coleman made his name as the co-founder of London’s Caravan restaurants and coffee roasters, and Coulton’s roots are in management consultancy. —Bella Webb, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026

Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 as director of retail operations and marketing, when the company was still a small Seattle roaster selling whole-bean coffee. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026

Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers is a national roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products. —Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026

Its arrival in Austin places it in a competitive coffee landscape, where local roasters and independent cafés have long defined the city’s tastes. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 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