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roast

[roʊst]

roast Definition

  • 1to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire, or to cook in this way until the surface of the food becomes brown
  • 2an event where someone is subjected to good-natured ridicule or teasing

Using roast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We roasted the chicken for two hours.

  • Example

    The potatoes were roasted in the oven.

  • Example

    They roasted marshmallows over the campfire.

  • Example

    The comedian was roasted by his fellow comedians at the event.

roast Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roast

Antonyms for roast

Idioms Using roast

  • to subject someone to teasing or ridicule

    Example

    At the party, they had me on the roast for my terrible dancing.

  • to criticize or scold someone severely

    Example

    If I don't finish this project on time, my boss will roast me alive.

  • a humorous expression used to wish ill upon someone

    Example

    After what he did to me, he can roast in hell for all I care.

Phrases with roast

  • a dish consisting of beef that has been roasted in an oven or over a fire

    Example

    We had roast beef and mashed potatoes for dinner.

  • a dish consisting of pork that has been roasted in an oven or over a fire

    Example

    I prefer roast pork to roast beef.

  • roast vegetables

    a dish consisting of vegetables that have been roasted in an oven or over a fire

    Example

    Roast vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish.

Origins of roast

from Old French 'rostir', meaning 'to roast'

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Summary: roast in Brief

The term 'roast' [roʊst] refers to cooking food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire until the surface becomes brown. It also means an event where someone is subjected to good-natured ridicule or teasing. Examples include 'We roasted the chicken for two hours.' and 'The comedian was roasted by his fellow comedians at the event.' 'Roast' extends into phrases like 'roast beef,' and idioms like 'have someone on the roast,' denoting teasing or ridicule, and 'roast someone alive,' implying severe criticism.

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