Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roast

verb/noun
/roʊst/
Definition
To cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire by dry heat.
Examples
  • They decided to roast a chicken for dinner.
  • The roast was juicy and seasoned to perfection.
  • He loves to roast coffee beans before brewing a fresh cup.
Meaning
Roasting transforms food by applying heat, which brown and crisps the surface while keeping the inside moist.
Synonyms
  • bake
  • grill
  • toast