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

The ratings do not consider personnel changes on the roster or coaching staffs. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

With roughly a dozen boutiques worldwide and a growing roster of celebrity endorsements, Modi seemed to have the world at his feet. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

With a lockout all but certain to begin this December, teams won’t be able to communicate with any player on the 40-man roster until a new labor deal is reached. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

Undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer, the only other QB on the Lions roster, had been getting more reps in training camp earlier this week when Bridgewater was absent, and again on Sunday. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 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