Pronunciation: /roʊst/
noun an event where a person is subjected to good-natured ridicule or criticism
A1 I cooked a roast for dinner last night.
A2 The roast beef was tender and juicy.
B1 My mom's pot roast recipe is a family favorite.
B2 The chef prepared a delicious roast duck for the special event.
C1 The roast served at the fancy restaurant was seasoned to perfection.
C2 The roast lamb was the highlight of the dinner party.
verb to cook food by exposing it to direct heat
A1 I like to roast marshmallows over a campfire.
A2 She roasted a chicken for dinner last night.
B1 The chef will roast a leg of lamb for the special event.
B2 He roasted the coffee beans himself before brewing a fresh pot.
C1 The comedian roasted the guest of honor during the event.
C2 The master chef is known for his ability to perfectly roast any meat.
adjective used for roasting
A1 I like to eat roast chicken.
A2 She made a delicious roast beef for dinner.
B1 The roast vegetables were a hit at the party.
B2 The chef prepared a perfectly roasted duck for the special event.
C1 The roast lamb was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy.
C2 The roast pork with crackling was the highlight of the meal.
formal The chef prepared a delicious roast for the dinner party.
informal I love a good roast chicken for Sunday dinner.
slang Let's grab a roast beef sandwich for lunch.
figurative The comedian's roast of the actor was hilarious.
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