Roasting

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊstɪŋ/

Definitions of roasting

noun the action of cooking something in an oven or over an open fire

Example Sentences

A1 I love roasting marshmallows over a campfire.

A2 She is roasting vegetables in the oven for dinner.

B1 The chef demonstrated the art of roasting a perfect chicken.

B2 The coffee shop is known for roasting their own beans for the freshest brew.

C1 The annual barbecue competition featured a roasting contest for the best meats.

C2 The comedian's roasting of the audience had everyone in stitches.

adjective used to describe something that is being cooked in an oven or over an open fire

Example Sentences

A1 The roasting sun made everyone seek shade.

A2 She prepared a roasting hot meal for her family.

B1 The roasting temperatures in the desert can be unbearable.

B2 The roasting criticism from her boss made her question her abilities.

C1 The roasting debate between the politicians lasted for hours.

C2 The roasting review of the new restaurant was mixed, with some loving it and others hating it.

Grammatical Forms of roasting

• past tense: roasted
• plural: roastings
• comparative: more roasting
• superlative: most roasting
• present tense: roasts
• future tense: will roast
• perfect tense: have roasted
• continuous tense: is roasting
• singular: roasting
• positive degree: roast
• infinitive: to roast
• gerund: roasting
• participle: roasted

Origin and Evolution of roasting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'roasting' originates from the Old French word 'roster' which means 'to cook on a spit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roasting' has evolved to encompass not just cooking on a spit, but also cooking in an oven or over an open flame. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to refer to the process of cooking food by exposing it to dry heat.