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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 a sneak peak shared exclusively with USA TODAY, the seminal robot roasts Angela Murray and Drew Campbell. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Along with its oversized Jenga and cornhole, the retreat’s Great Lawn has firepits where guests can roast sweet s’mores in the evening. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
Excess compound butter can be used to make garlic bread, to season a roast chicken or steak, or even to finish warm potatoes. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Access to additional signature experiences, like the oyster roast or tailgate, can be purchased by passholders. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 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 Belgian talent’s move to dress Kidman for the premiere is the latest in a string of designers who have opted to tease their vision at a new fashion house through red carpet appearances ahead of the official reveal.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, Earle only teased her potential response to Cooper, but has publicly remained mostly silent about the conflict until now.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • During that time, visitors and residents are encouraged to explore various styles of soul, barbecue, pizza and more among participating restaurants.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Verb
  • What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Each piece of yuca (cut like a large fry) is wrapped in bacon and fried until the outside is crispy and golden while the center remains soft.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The table stock version, ultimately, still tastes like a French fry.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fry
Verb
  • Janier jokes that he was born in a cheese vat and that milk runs through his veins.
    — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson jokes, miming a phone to her ear as Cherkovskiy puts his head in hands.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • The large franks are charcoal-grilled and come out with a backyard cookout flavor.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
  • And whether your plans involve a big backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch, there’s no reason the drinks need to be complicated.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookout
Verb
  • And ribbed laces will give you more confidence in their security.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rib

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