roast — to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊst/
Example Sentences
- My mom can roast a chicken so well that even the neighbors come over for dinner.
- I tried to roast marshmallows, but they all turned into black charcoal.
- The coffee shop roasts their beans fresh every morning.
roast
VERB[/roʊst/]
to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire
a cheerful chef opens the oven door to check on a large golden-brown turkey inside. Steam rises from the perfectly browned meat as heat waves shimmer around it. The turkey has transformed from raw to beautifully cooked with crispy golden skin. A family member nearby sets the dining table while aromatic steam fills the kitchen. meat being cooked in an oven using dry heat
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'rostir', meaning 'to cook by fire' or 'to roast'. The term emerged during the medieval period, reflecting the common practice of cooking meat in large hearths and ovens.
Breakdown
Old French 'rostir' (to roast, to cook over fire) → Middle English 'roste' → Modern English 'roast'. The root likely relates to Germanic origins of turning or rotating meat over flames.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can roast a chicken so well that even the neighbors come over for dinner.”
“I tried to roast marshmallows, but they all turned into black charcoal.”
“The coffee shop roasts their beans fresh every morning.”
“The comedian will roast the celebrity guests at tonight's show.”
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