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

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

The kitchen’s electrical oven roasts them during the daytime; they’re then chilled and served cold, with hot sauce, a ramekin of mayonnaise, and a pile of pickle spears. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

Sacramento will benefit from a wonderful Delta breeze Monday afternoon with highs in the mid-90s, while Fresno roasts back to near 110 degrees. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Right now, customers can try beans by The Native Coffee Company, which roasts beans from Colombia and Panama. — Kansas City Star, 21 July 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

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