Roster

Pronunciation: /ˈrɒstər/

Definitions of roster

noun a list or plan showing the names of individuals or items in a group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher handed out the class roster to all the students.

A2 I checked the roster to see if my name was on the list for the field trip.

B1 The company's roster of employees includes people from diverse backgrounds.

B2 The sports team's roster was updated with the latest player signings.

C1 The organization's roster of volunteers is constantly growing.

C2 The military's roster of troops was meticulously organized for deployment.

Examples of roster in a Sentence

formal The manager updated the roster with the new employee's information.

informal Hey, did you see your name on the roster for the upcoming project?

slang I made sure to put you on my party roster for this weekend.

figurative She carefully curated her roster of friends to only include those she truly trusted.

Grammatical Forms of roster

• past tense: rostered
• plural: rosters
• comparative: more rostered
• superlative: most rostered
• present tense: rosters
• future tense: will roster
• perfect tense: have rostered
• continuous tense: is rostering
• singular: roster
• positive degree: roster
• infinitive: to roster
• gerund: rostering
• participle: rostered

Origin and Evolution of roster

First Known Use: 1727 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'roster' originated from the Old French word 'roistre' which meant a list or schedule.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roster' has come to specifically refer to a list of names or a schedule of duties, especially in a military or sports context.