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

Anatolia works with a local roaster for its espresso beans. —Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025

Help Mom upgrade her setup with a Trade coffee subscription, which takes into account her flavor preferences, go-to brewing method, and even add-ins like oat milk, cream, and sugar, before recommending choice bags of beans from excellent roasters. —Lauren Joseph, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025

Virtuoso’s success can be attributed to the use of local, high-quality ingredients, which also includes coffee sourced from local roasters, Enderly and Breezeway, but Kellenbach also credits her passionate and creative employees. —Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025

The former Kruse Markit will become local coffee roaster Silverbird's first cafe by this summer, per a release. —Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 3 Apr. 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