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
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
Hyponyms
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.