roaster

noun

Definition of roasternext
as in stove

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Recent Examples of roaster 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 The machine also includes pressure profiling, or letting users create and save their own shot recipes and download profiles from their favorite roasters to pull shots exactly as the roastmaster intended. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Rob Lowe The 2016 Roast of Rob Lowe is remembered less for jokes aimed at the Parks & Recreation actor himself (though there were certainly opportunities for them) and more for those directed at fellow roaster and controversial conservative commentator Ann Coulter. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 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
  • Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Massey was sitting on the couch and got up to remove a pot of water from the stove.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Its curved flame lines the back of the oven and generates impressive heat.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the sheet pans to the center racks of the oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown and soft in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Transfer to the broiler and cook until browned on the first side, 7 to 10 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cover until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Store cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 4 months; thaw safely in the fridge, cold water, or microwave.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe one day my mini microwave cookbook will become a touring band best seller.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Gluten-free diners should opt to not toast their bagel because the toaster is shared with full-gluten bagels.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Martha Stewart Electric Toaster Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Alphabet Bar & Grill also offers child-friendly dishes, such as rotisserie-chicken noodle soup, and features indoor and outdoor dining, a small bar and a semi-open kitchen to watch Hollingsworth and his team at work.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Collingwood says rotisserie chicken is best described as minimally processed.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotisserie
Noun
  • The gluten-free products are stored in a separate fridge, fried in a separate fryer, and always handled with gloves.
    — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Place in the air fryer basket, lightly spray all over with olive oil, and season evenly with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 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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