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to roast
01
to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period
Transitive: to roast food ingredients
Examples
Roast the turkey in the oven at 350 ° F for several hours until it's golden brown and juicy.
She loves to roast vegetables in the oven with olive oil and herbs for a flavorful side dish.
02
to mock, tease, or criticize someone in a humorous or often harsh way
Transitive: to roast sb
Examples
His friends roasted him relentlessly about his new haircut.
The comedian roasted the audience, making everyone laugh with his sharp wit.
Roast
01
a piece of meat that is cooked in an oven or is prepared for doing so
Examples
The chef prepared a succulent beef roast, seasoned with herbs and slow-cooked to perfection.
For Sunday dinner, they decided to have a roast chicken accompanied by roasted vegetables.
02
a party in someone’s yard at which people prepare food by cooking over an open fire
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
We attended a roast in the backyard last weekend.
The community organized a roast to celebrate the harvest.
03
negative criticism
Examples
The comedian delivered a hilarious roast of the celebrity.
He endured a roast from his colleagues during the farewell party.
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