roaster

noun

roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
Synonyms of roasternext
1
: one that roasts
2
: a device for roasting
3
: something adapted to roasting: such as
a
: a suckling pig
b
: a bird fit for roasting
especially : a young chicken larger than a broiler

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How a Cup Gets to $60 The high end is influenced by online auctions where roasters bid up rare and microlot coffees through the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) or the Best of Panama auction. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Across Europe, Australia and parts of Asia, independent coffee roasters have spent years exploring ways to make specialty coffee easier to prepare. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Higher-end coffee roasters take more care in sourcing their beans and looking at the health of their supply chain. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Outside the region, vendors like Melissa’s Produce take the peppers and the specialized roasters on the road. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for roaster

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roaster was in the 15th century

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roaster

noun
roast·​er ˈrō-stər How to pronounce roaster (audio)
1
: a device for roasting meat
2
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for roasting

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