roast 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

roast

2 of 2

noun

as in barbecue

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of roast
Verb
The last was paired with lamb that had been roasted in a cast-iron pot with smoldering herbs and hay. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
Take it up a notch and roast chickpeas to add more texture and crunch as well as plant protein. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Food and drink are available for purchase, with the restaurant offering a pig roast plus charcuterie boxes, while Pollyanna Brewing Company, Flagship on the Fox and Dukes Northwoods offer drinks and other bites. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 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
  • At times, the Swiss filmmaker teases the possibility that the conventional narrative shown thus far might break into a bold, daring twist.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • The pair talked strategy and teased the possibility of more deals, notably with ITV Studios seen as an acquisition target.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • Earlier this year, Southern Living put a spotlight on five pitmasters shaping barbecue in the South.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • People pull out the barbecue, open fire hydrants, throw block parties.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of barbecue
Verb
  • But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Here is the share in each role who reported AI brain fry, highest to lowest.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The food will lean into American bar cuisine, offering dishes like fries, wings and chicken sandwiches.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of fry
Verb
  • According to her statement, Jake was opening a new pack of football cards and joking with his grandmother when Walter's vehicle struck theirs.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Trying to Open Taxi Doors People often joke about Japan living in the future.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • A couple of miles from the cemetery, a large group had gathered outside a small house for a holiday weekend cookout.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In Phoenix, Steven Dortch, 25, and his brother JayLn Dortch, 23, gathered at Granada Park to try to forge a new July 4 cookout tradition.
    — Steven Sloan, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of cookout
Verb
  • Lee ribbed the audience and watched as a case opened to reveal a miniature Cup.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Here, ribbed pink nails complement aura designs and gold chrome French tips.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of rib

Browse Nearby Words

roars
roast
roasted
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on roast

Nglish: Translation of roast for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10
See More

Popular

See More

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
banana-mirrored
Contradictory Words Quiz Pick out which word means one thing…and the opp...
See All