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

• 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

Keeping both on the roster and remaining under the second apron requires shedding salary. —Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Jake Browning is expected to be the starter with Burrow sidelined, but the Bengals have been searching for a new quarterback to add to their roster as insurance for Browning. —Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

As programs lean into the NCAA transfer portal and annually restock rosters with veterans chasing a payday, some have abandoned high school recruiting altogether. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025

Unrivaled, which also competes for talent with Athletes Unlimited, has already signed most of its rosters for next season and is expected to announce the players later this month. —Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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