rotisserie

1 of 2

noun

ro·​tis·​ser·​ie rō-ˈti-sə-rē 

-ˈtis-rē

1

: a restaurant specializing in broiled and barbecued meats

2

: an appliance fitted with a spit on which food is rotated before or over a source of heat

rotisserie

2 of 2

adjective

variants often Rotisserie

: of, relating to, or being a sports league consisting of imaginary teams whose performance is based on the statistics of actual players

a rotisserie baseball league

Examples of rotisserie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

On the second floor, Café Boulud serves bistro fare with a contemporary twist, including rotisserie dishes, freshly shucked oysters, and Lyonnais classics inspired by chef Daniel Boulud’s upbringing, all paired with an extensive international wine list. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

Elsewhere is a formal dining room, which connects to a kitchen sporting a wood-burning fireplace with a rotisserie and a pizza oven, an eat-in island, and an adjoining breakfast room. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026

Adjective

Prepared or hot foods, such as rotisserie chicken, are also not eligible for purchase with SNAP, except during temporary waivers issued after natural disasters. —Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

Have a rotisserie chicken, some Ro-Tel, and a bag of Doritos? —Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French rôtisserie, from Middle French rostisserie, from rostir to roast — more at roast

Adjective

from La Rotisserie Française, restaurant in New York City where a group of fans began the organization of a fantasy baseball league in 1979

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1980, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rotisserie

noun

ro·​tis·​ser·​ie

rō-ˈtis-(ə-)rē

: an appliance fitted with a spit on which food is rotated before or over a source of heat