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