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roast
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- pronunciation:
- rost
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
roasts, roasting, roasted |
| definition 1: |
When you roast food, you cook or bake it with dry heat in an oven or over an open fire.
Lina's dad roasted a chicken for dinner in the oven. |
| definition 2: |
When you roast something like nuts or coffee beans, you heat them until they become brown or completely dry.
Sara's mom makes a special candy for the holidays. She roasts nuts and then she pours melted chocolate all over them. They are delicious! |
| definition 3: |
When the sun roasts you, it makes you too hot.
Justin took off his jacket because it was roasting him. |
| definition 4: |
When you are roasting, it means that you are uncomfortable from too much heat.
Kira moved away from the fire because she was roasting. |
| related words: |
broil, grill, toast |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A roast is a cut of meat that can be cooked or has been cooked by roasting.
Nick and his family enjoyed a roast for Christmas dinner.
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