roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər 

also ˈrȯ-

or ˈrō-

1

a

: a roll or list of personnel

b

: such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed

a duty roster

c

: the persons listed on a roster

2

: an itemized list

Synonyms of roster

• list
• listing

Examples of roster in a Sentence

His name has been added to the team roster.

The team has a roster of 40 players.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, as Diggs’ contract merely clouds their roster-building crystal ball, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf appear to be keeping their distance. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026

Leons looks lively With half of the roster unavailable, Warriors two-way player Malevy Leons received an opportunity to play extended minutes in Memphis. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

Cracked Comedy Club In Partnership with Netflix’s MATING SEASON—The comedy institution Cracked is coming to SXSW for its first official showcase and special LIVE taping celebrating an exciting roster of emerging comedians. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

Conforto’s deal includes a non-roster invite to big-league camp, putting him in the crowded outfield mix with a group that includes fellow NRIs Dylan Carlson and Chas McCormick, plus 40-man roster options Justin Dean and Kevin Alcántara. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roster

• coster
• zoster
• exhauster
• imposter
• impostor

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group