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

Losing experienced educators means losing years of knowledge, relationships and expertise that cannot simply be replaced with another name on a classroom roster. — Roberto Fernandez Iii, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

DiCenso noted there are sports where there are large disparities between roster numbers. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Roach—known for his work with Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy—has added another major client to his starry roster. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

The Hornets roster includes 73 new players from last season and a new head coach in Alonzo Carter, who knew this season would present a steep climb up in class. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 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