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
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
Advertisement That’s 76 points per game stripped from mid-major rosters.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Schlee’s departure leaves Ethan Garbers, Justyn Martin, Luke Duncan and Chase Griffin as the only quarterbacks on the spring roster.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Among the Sharks forwards on the current NHL roster who are under team control for next season, Fabian Zetterlund, Luke Kunin, and Jack Studnicka are right shots.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Promy, which also has former KU center Jeff Withey on the roster, claimed the regular season league title with a 41-13 record.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The pick: Christian Jones Offensive tackle, Texas, 6-foot-6, 321 pounds
The Rams could use a developmental right tackle to one day replace Rob Havenstein, the final St. Louis transplant on the roster.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to Griner, another name on the roster is Caitlin Clark.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
With a handful of notable needs still on the roster, the Panthers could significantly upgrade their depth chart in the coming weeks.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
But an elite roster of brands has found a way—like the two below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Schlee’s departure leaves Ethan Garbers, Justyn Martin, Luke Duncan and Chase Griffin as the only quarterbacks on the spring roster.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Among the Sharks forwards on the current NHL roster who are under team control for next season, Fabian Zetterlund, Luke Kunin, and Jack Studnicka are right shots.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Promy, which also has former KU center Jeff Withey on the roster, claimed the regular season league title with a 41-13 record.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The pick: Christian Jones Offensive tackle, Texas, 6-foot-6, 321 pounds
The Rams could use a developmental right tackle to one day replace Rob Havenstein, the final St. Louis transplant on the roster.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to Griner, another name on the roster is Caitlin Clark.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
With a handful of notable needs still on the roster, the Panthers could significantly upgrade their depth chart in the coming weeks.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
But an elite roster of brands has found a way—like the two below.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roster. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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roster
noun
ros·ter
ˈräs-tər 
: a list usually of people belonging to some group
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