roaster — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.

   Synonyms

   roastery

   Examples

   Several artisanal roasters are operating in the region now.

2. A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans.

   Examples

   They've invested in large roasters with impressive stainless steel parts.

3. A kitchen utensil used for roasting.

   Synonyms

   roaster ovenroasting tinroasting pan

   Examples

   I found a really nice roaster in the kitchenware aisle, plus a bamboo cutting board.

4. A chicken, pig, etc. suitable for roasting.

   Examples

   I found a really nice roaster in the meat department, and I'm going to make some stuffing for it, too.

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   There is nothing I would like more than for a young wise guy or wise gal to study my teachings and learn from my experiences in order to become America's next great roaster.

5. Someone who roasts food.

   Examples

   Hank is just about everyone's favorite pig roaster around here. He stays pretty busy with block parties, weddings, and reunions.

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   […] they [professional cooks] had as many as 25 helpers, such as saucerers, larders, roasters, pottagers, bakers, spicers, and fruiterers, not to mention spit turners and scullions.

6. A type of industrial furnace; especially, one that roasts ore.

   Examples

   Having been dumped out of the mine cars, the ore then moves along a conveyor to the roaster.

7. One who roasts or banters, especially as a comedy routine.

   Examples

   He does standup, and he's a pretty good roaster.

8. An epistellar gas giant exoplanet.

   Usage

   • Informal

   Examples

   Some of the earliest discoveries of exoplanets were roasters because they are the least difficult to detect.

9. An objectionable person; somebody making a fool of themselves.

   Usage

   • Scotland
   • Derogatory
   • Slang

   Examples

   Person A: Oh look, he's at it again. Person B: What a roaster.

Noun

1. a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)

   Broader terms

   critic

   Examples

   the honoree gave his roasters as good as he got

2. a cook who roasts food

   Broader terms

   cook

3. flesh of a large young chicken over 3 1/2 lb suitable for roasting

   Broader terms

   chickenpouletvolaille

4. a special cooking pan for roasting

   Broader terms

   pancooking pan