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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Help Mom upgrade her setup with a Trade coffee subscription, which takes into account her flavor preferences, go-to brewing method, and even add-ins like oat milk, cream, and sugar, before recommending choice bags of beans from excellent roasters. Lauren Joseph, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025 Virtuoso’s success can be attributed to the use of local, high-quality ingredients, which also includes coffee sourced from local roasters, Enderly and Breezeway, but Kellenbach also credits her passionate and creative employees. Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 The former Kruse Markit will become local coffee roaster Silverbird's first cafe by this summer, per a release. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 Case and his team of two seasoned roasters poured eight ounces of water that was right around 170 degrees (as per the brewing instructions of the instant coffees) and stirred them up. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 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 17 Jun. 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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