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Roaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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roaster

 

[ หˆroสŠstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking equipment

A roaster is a type of cookware typically used for roasting meat or vegetables in an oven. It is often made from materials that can withstand high temperatures, like metal or ceramic. Roasters come in various sizes, allowing them to accommodate different portions of food. They usually have a lid or cover to maintain moisture and enhance the roasting process. Many roasters are designed with features such as racks to elevate the food for even cooking and dripping pans for catching juices.

Synonyms

baking dish, cooker, roasting pan

Examples of usage

  • Put the turkey in the roaster.
  • He used a large roaster for the holiday feast.
  • The roaster made the vegetables crispy.
  • She bought a new roaster for her kitchen.
  • The meat fell off the bone after roasting in the roaster.
Context #2 | Noun

coffee preparation

In the context of coffee, a roaster refers to a person or a machine that roasts coffee beans. This process involves heating green coffee beans to transform their chemical and physical properties, resulting in the distinctive flavors, aromas, and colors of roasted coffee. Coffee roasters play a critical role in determining the final taste of the coffee, and various roasting techniques can enhance different flavor profiles. Roasting can range from light to dark, depending on the desired outcome.

Synonyms

bean roaster, coffee maker

Examples of usage

  • The coffee roaster delivered fresh beans.
  • She trained as a coffee roaster.
  • A local roaster offers unique blends.
  • He loves experimenting as a coffee roaster.
  • The roaster's reputation is vital for coffee shops.

Translations

Translations of the word "roaster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torrefador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรถster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemanggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐะถะธะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piekarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรดtisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzartฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pekaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pekaล™

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒ˜็„™ๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pekaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ristari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒั‹ั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzardฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asador

Etymology

The term 'roaster' originates from the late Middle English word 'rosten', which means to cook or brown something, especially meat, using dry heat. This comes from the Old French 'roster', which in turn comes from the Latin 'rusticus', referring to something rural or rustic. As the practice of roasting became prevalent in various cuisines around the world, the word evolved to refer specifically to the cookware used for this purpose. Additionally, with the rise of coffee culture, the word has also come to denote the process of roasting coffee beans, reflecting the expanding uses of the term in culinary contexts. Over time, the roaster has become an essential tool in both home and professional kitchens, symbolizing the art and science of cooking and flavor development.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,596 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.