Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act denoted by the verb roast.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- a. & n., from
roast , v. - an ear of Indian corn at that stage of development when it is fit to be eaten roasted.
- a machine for turning a spit on which meat is roasted.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
roast . - noun The act by which something is roasted.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
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Examples
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But green beans do store well and roasting is a lot of fun.
The Coffee Geek’s Guide To Storing Beans | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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The transformation from inside-out-chicken (which was disgusting) to almost-normal-looking turkey in roasting pan is amazing.
Turducken Sarah Lenz 2008
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They use its juice in roasting meat; and, during meals, have grape powder as a pickle.
Connecting Histories in Afghanistan: Market Relations and State Formation on a Colonial Frontier 2008
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Once the fire was roaring, Margie expressed her interest in roasting the entire bag of marshmallows, one by one.
MORE FROM GINNY BATES: AT THE BEACH IN 1994 Maggie Jochild 2007
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Mutton broth is beyond her; and in roasting, she is far from strong.
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-- This appears to mean just the same as "roasting" -- to inflict upon any one a castigation _per verbum_ and in good humour.
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I know, coals to Newcastle but coffee roasting is an art).
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I know, coals to Newcastle but coffee roasting is an art).
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I know, coals to Newcastle but coffee roasting is an art).
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I know, coals to Newcastle but coffee roasting is an art).
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