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Roaster (Noun)

Meaning 1

A harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment); "the honoree gave his roasters as good as he got".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

  • Wittiness
  • Humor
  • Humour
  • Witticism

Examples

  • The comedian was known for being a good-natured roaster, always ready with a witty insult at a celebrity roast.
  • As a roaster, she had a talent for finding the humor in even the most mundane topics.
  • The actor took his roasters' jokes in stride, laughing along with the rest of the audience.
  • The late-night talk show host was infamous for being a merciless roaster, often leaving his guests squirming in their seats.
  • The honoree gave his roasters as good as he got, firing back with clever comebacks that left the crowd in stitches.

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Hypernyms

  • Poulet
  • Volaille

Hyponyms

  • Oven Stuffer Roaster

Meaning 3

A special cooking pan for roasting.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She placed the turkey in the roaster and set the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • He bought a new roaster that was specifically designed for slow cooking meats.
  • To prepare the dinner, she needed to season the beef before putting it in the roaster.
  • After several hours of cooking, the pork shoulder in the roaster was tender and delicious.
  • Before buying a new oven, they used a roaster to cook meals during the holidays.

Hypernyms

  • Cooking Pan

Related Words

  • Roast (verb)

Meaning 4

A cook who roasts food.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Related Words

  • Roast (verb)
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