Synonyms of roasts

roasts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of roast

as in kids

to make fun of in a good-natured way

playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kids
• teases
• jokes
• ribs
• razzes
• rides
• jives
• rallies
• chaffs
• joshes
• goofs on
• banters
• takes the mickey out of
• quips
• wisecracks
• jests
• strings along
• fools
• funs
• jollies
• gags
• yuks
• japes

roasts

2 of 2

noun

plural of roast

as in barbecues

Related Words

• barbecues
• cookouts
• fries
• clambakes
• festivities
• luncheons
• luaus
• buffets
• festivals
• dinners
• repasts
• carnivals
• galas
• blowouts
• fetes
• smorgasbords
• feasts
• banquets
• shindigs
• feeds
• chow
• parties
• tables
• messes
• spreads
• regales

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of roasts

Verb

Soccer world roasts Thomas Tuchel after England blows semifinal to Argentina. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The cafe roasts its own hazelnuts for the hazelnut latte. — Jenna Thompson june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Millete Birhanemaskel, owner of Whittier Cafe, roasts the beans that Leul serves. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026

Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026

In the night canteen, there is a man who roasts the very best corn. — Literary Hub, 4 May 2026

In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter. — Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Noun

Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward. — Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026

Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025