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

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The drinks are made with beans from Weathered Hands Coffee, a Hill Country roaster. Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025 The shop’s coffee will come from a few local roasters, including Enderly Coffee Company. Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025 The bulk of the profits have traditionally been captured by major coffee roasters. Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 It will be highlighted by the release of six beer and coffee collaborations featuring six coffee roasters from around the country, including Coava Coffee Roasters and HoneyCo Coffee. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roaster

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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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