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Meaning of the word roast in English

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roast

US /roʊst/
UK /rəʊst/
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Verb

1.

to cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire

Example:
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We decided to roast a chicken for dinner.
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The smell of freshly roasted coffee filled the air.
Synonym:
bake grill toast sear broil
2.

to criticize or make fun of someone severely, especially in a humorous way

Example:
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The comedian began to roast the celebrity with witty jokes.
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His friends always roast him good-naturedly about his clumsy habits.
Synonym:
ridicule mock tease lampoon satirize

Noun

1.

a piece of meat that has been roasted or is for roasting

Example:
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The chef prepared a delicious lamb roast.
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We had a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
Synonym:
joint cut barbecue
2.

an act or instance of roasting someone, especially as a humorous public tribute

Example:
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The comedian delivered a hilarious roast of the guest of honor.
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The evening concluded with a good-natured roast of the retiring CEO.
Synonym:
tribute satire parody mockery

Adjective

cooked by roasting

Example:
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The aroma of roast chicken filled the kitchen.
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She served roast potatoes alongside the main course.
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Related Word:
pot roast