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verb

ˈrōst How to pronounce roast (audio)
Definition of roastnext
as in to tease
to make fun of in a good-natured way playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat

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noun

as in barbecue

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Recent Examples of roast
Verb
In 2024, Kingsley started Flowstate Coffee, roasting their own beans and selling them online and through pop-ups. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Miremadi also recommends roasting the seeds with sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
After an outdoor hike, guests sit down for roast chestnut, regional wines, and smoked South Tyrolean meats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Reduce it with chiles and molasses for a sticky glaze for roast chicken or use it in a tangy lamb chop marinade. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
  1. tease
  2. barbecue
  3. kid
  4. fry
  5. joke
  6. cookout
  7. rib
Verb
  • The show has been rumored for a while, to the point at which Leavitt actually made a supercut of all the online chatter to tease the official announcement.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In September, while teasing what would become vSphere Express, Paul Turner, VCF’s chief product officer, told The Register that Broadcom issued sales incentives that pushed its sales team to sell VCF.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • The extensive menu covers all the classics, including burgers, steaks, barbecue ribs, and pasta.
    — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to a large swimming pool with an inset spa, the landscaped grounds host an entertaining pavilion with a fireplace, dining area, and barbecue.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Verb
  • Blake Shelton The 2017 honoree officially became stepdad to Gwen Stefani‘s kids Kingston, Zuma and Apollo in 2021.
    — Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But kidding aside, AI used in the right way can make people smarter about their health, more so than most realize.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • My post-race tradition is heading over to Home Frite for a hot dog and French fry.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • On potatoes, that coating is what delivers the crisp exterior and fluffy center that defines a diner-style fry.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fry
Verb
  • Gilbert Arenas has joked about exiling white players from the league.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sir Patrick Stewart was not afraid to joke about his own mortality.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • The sturdy stainless steel heads can handle the usual cookout lineup, from flipping burgers to turning vegetables, while the composite handles add a warm, classic touch that looks right at home next to the grill.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the third episode, Simon’s family hosts a birthday cookout in his childhood home, in the predominately Hispanic neighborhood of Pacoima, Los Angeles.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of cookout
Verb
  • The soft, lightweight layer features ribbed detailing that instantly dresses up classic jeans or trousers.
    — Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There's always room for good-natured college football fan ribbing, chanting, rivalries, and even some good old-fashioned hate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of rib

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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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