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

With nine new players on the roster still working on maximizing their on-court chemistry, the Lakers are taking a patient approach to the start of the NBA season. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The rebuilt roster allowed Nakase — a two-time champion as a player and the reigning Coach of the Year — to push the right buttons in the Finals. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026

When failure persists across multiple coaching staffs, front offices, and rosters, the conversation inevitably returns to organizational leadership. — Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

The 5-foot-8, 175-pound Sims is listed on the Mustangs’ roster as a wide receiver/athlete. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 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