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

Seven of the 10 offensive linemen on Denver’s active roster have been with the team for at least three seasons. —Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025

The three artist-founders will provide A&R guidance and mentorship to the label’s roster, drawing on decades of success as globally renowned performers and hitmakers. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025

After a 50-32 run that led to a seven-game first-round playoff series exit last spring, the Clippers made some major roster tweaks. —Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

Also on Monday, the Bengals waved Sean Cliffard, who had held a roster spot as a reserve quarterback. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 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