Meaning & Definition of word "Roast"

Roast

/roʊst/

1. A piece of meat that has been cooked in this way.
- Example: We had a delicious roast for Sunday dinner.
2. A gathering or event where people are humorously criticized or ridiculed.
- Example: The roast of the retiring principal was filled with laughter and good-natured jokes.

1. To cook food, especially meat, by dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
- Example: We decided to roast a chicken for dinner.
2. To criticize or ridicule someone in a humorous way.
- Example: He likes to roast his friends during comedy night.

Middle English 'roost', from the Old French 'rostir', from Latin 'rostire' meaning 'to roast'.

roast dinner:

A meal consisting of roasted meat, usually served with vegetables.

take the roast out:

To remove the roasted item from heat.

roast and toast:

A celebration involving both roasting and complimenting someone.

烤肉:

Chinese term for BBQ or roasted meat.

grill:

To cook food over direct heat.

broil:

To cook food with high heat from above.

Meaning: To make fun of someone in a playful manner.

Example Sentence: He roasted his friend for showing up late.

Meaning: A comedic event where people poke fun at a guest.

Example Sentence: They had a roast for his birthday, and everyone took turns making jokes about him.