roast

/ɹˈə‍ʊst/

/ˈɹoʊst/

to roast

MAIN VERB

(especially of meat) to cook over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

subject to laughter or ridicule

synonyms : blackguard

Roast

a piece of meat that is cooked in an oven or is prepared for doing so

synonyms : joint

a party in someone’s yard at which people prepare food by cooking over an open fire

negative criticism

synonyms : knock

roast

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

synonyms : roasted

Examples

1. They roasted a tender and juicy gigot of lamb.

2. He roasted a plump goose for his family's Thanksgiving dinner.

3. She roasted the rutabaga cubes with olive oil and herbs.

4. They roasted carrots with a sprinkle of ground cardamom.