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Roasting
01
a cooking method that involves exposing food to dry heat in an oven or over an open flame
Examples
The chef prepared a delicious roasting of vegetables for the side dish.
For Thanksgiving, the family opted for a traditional roasting of the turkey.
02
a form of criticism that is often humorous or mocking, usually involving sharp remarks about a person's traits or actions
Examples
The comedian 's roasting of the audience left everyone in stitches.
The celebrity was the target of a roasting session during the annual awards show.
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