Pronunciation: /roʊst/

Definitions of roast

noun an event where a person is subjected to good-natured ridicule or criticism

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of roast in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of roast

past tense

roasted

plural

roasts

comparative

more roasted

superlative

most roasted

present tense

roast

future tense

will roast

perfect tense

have roasted

continuous tense

is roasting

singular

roast

positive degree

roast

infinitive

to roast

gerund

roasting

participle

roasted

Origin and Evolution of roast

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'roast' originated from the Old French word 'roster' which meant to cook over an open flame.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roast' has evolved to encompass various methods of cooking meat or vegetables in dry heat, such as baking, grilling, or broiling.