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

• canon
• catalog
• catalogue
• checklist
• list
• listing
• menu
• register
• registry
• roll
• roll call
• schedule
• table

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

That meant that more roster spots than usual would be filled by returning athletes, leaving fewer opportunities for incoming freshmen and transfers. —Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

The Red Sox lost their backup catcher to Tampa Bay when Danny Jansen signed with the Rays, while the Yankees needed a major league roster spot for Loáisiga. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Belichick’s experience with roster management and NFL free agency should help. —Nicole Auerbach, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024

Diamond Images/Getty Images Looking Ahead: The Giants have been in the market for the type of player or players that can add impact to their 26-man roster. —Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group