roaster

noun

Definition of roasternext
as in stove

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Recent Examples of roaster In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 Inventory is already becoming limited, so scroll on to shop the best deals still available, including the iconic Dutch oven, a rectangular roaster, and more. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Their coffee beans come from Counterculture, a roaster located in the West Loop that sources their beans from all over the world. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Coffee lovers were stuck with their local shops, grocery stores, or hunting down individual roaster websites. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaster
  1. stove
  2. oven
  3. broiler
  4. microwave
  5. toaster
  6. rotisserie
  7. fryer
  8. microwave oven
Noun
  • Induction stoves send energy to the pot bring water to a boil in half the time of what would be needed with a gas stove.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The home’s living room has exposed concrete walls, a wood-burning stove, and floor-to-ceiling oak built-ins.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • So while your starter goes into the oven teeming with yeast and bacteria, very few survive the heat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the mushrooms to the Dutch oven.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • This matters because young broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) require very warm conditions to mature.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Everyday actions generate billions of these nanoparticles, Yan noted, from washing a load of laundry to reheating a dish in the microwave.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to an Elk Grove cafe after finding 251 rodent droppings in the facility including below the warewashing area and on the shelf below the prep table next to the microwave.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Open floor plans have turned the kitchen into part of the living room, so the coffee maker, toaster and tangle of cords are on display from the couch.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Both start with a rotisserie bird and, thank god, these exist.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This hearty version with rotisserie chicken and andouille sausage delivers knock-out spoonfuls of warming, Cajun stew.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rotisserie
Noun
  • Kitchen equipment such as a stovetop, a fryer, and a pizza oven can be included in the sale.
    — Courtney Bell, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These have enough sweetness to brown and almost glaze in the air fryer, and barely any chile heat.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fryer
Noun
  • The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers noted a few limitations to their study results, namely that the experiments were performed at a laboratory scale with a domestic microwave oven, which might not match the results at a larger scale with industrial microwaves.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Definition of microwave oven

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