roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: one that roasts
2
: a device for roasting
3
: something adapted to roasting: such as
a
: a suckling pig
b
: a bird fit for roasting
especially : a young chicken larger than a broiler

Examples of roaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The canned coffee products were distributed nationwide through coffee roasters, retail locations and online purchases through Snapchill, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2024 The canned coffees were reportedly distributed nationwide through dozens of coffee roasters and retailers and could also be purchased on the company’s website. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 June 2024 One of his roasters was Drew Bledsoe, the quarterback whom Brady replaced after a brutal hit put him in the hospital. Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024 Here are places receiving facelifts Most cafes offer their own coffee brand produced by a roaster and their food runs the gamut, from muffins from scratch, flaky pastries, breakfast burritos, Cuban sandwiches, artisan salads and plenty of creative one-of-a kinds. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roaster 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roaster was in the 15th century

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“Roaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roaster. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

roaster

noun
roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: a device for roasting meat
2
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for roasting

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