Pronunciation

/rəʊst/

Definitions

Noun

• Roast: 1. A method of cooking food, especially meat, by exposing it to dry heat in an oven or over an open flame. Example: “We’re having a beef roast for dinner tonight.”
• 2. A piece of meat cooked using this method. Example: “The chef prepared a succulent lamb roast.”
• 3. A humorous or mocking public criticism or teasing. Example: “She received a roast during the awards ceremony.”

Verb

• To roast: 1. To cook something using the roasting method. Example: “He’s expert at roasting vegetables.”
• 2. (informal) To subject someone to teasing or mockery, often humorously. Example: “The comedian roasted the host mercilessly.”

Phrases

• “Roast beef” is a classic dish.
• “Grilled roast chicken” is a popular choice.
• “Roast party” can refer to a humorous event where attendees are encouraged to give speeches about others.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The roast was so tender that it fell off the bone.”
• Verb: “She carefully roasted the potatoes until they were crispy.”
• Informal Verb: “The stand-up comedian decided to roast the new team member.”

Synonyms

• Barbecue
• Grill
• Slow-cook
• Baste
• Charcoal cook
• Publicly mock (informal)