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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Split Bean is the roaster for the Black Sheep Cafe & General Store inside The Mill at Lebanon. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Rescate Coffee Coffee lovers can head to Rescate Coffee, Elk Grove’s only local roaster, for specialty drinks like the El Toro, a sweet espresso with breve and cinnamon, and the Xocolatl Cereza, flavored with Mexican chocolate and cherry. Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025 Bridge burner: The bridge element connects two traditional round burners to create an oblong heating area for use with a griddle, open roaster, or fish poacher. Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025 Lead baristas will see a 23% increase to hourly wages, baristas will see a 15% increase and roasters, bakers and delivery drivers will see a 3.3% increase. Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for roaster

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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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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