roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər 

also ˈrȯ-

or ˈrō-

1

a

: a roll or list of personnel

b

: such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed

a duty roster

c

: the persons listed on a roster

2

: an itemized list

Synonyms of roster

• list
• listing

Examples of roster in a Sentence

His name has been added to the team roster.

The team has a roster of 40 players.

Recent Examples on the Web

The worst-case scenario is that the Diamondbacks have an innings eater on their roster, but the best-case scenario is that Gallen returns to his ace form and helps the team push for a postseason spot. —Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025

Lawrence’s stylist, Ryan Hastings, has turned to the auction house to zhuzh up the actor’s roster of understated, black-and-white looks. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

Kempe is also on Sweden's initial roster for the 2026 Olympics. —CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025

See the full roster of dates below. —Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for roster

• coster
• zoster
• exhauster
• imposter
• impostor

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group