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roach

Pronunciation: [roʊtʃ]

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Learn how to use roach in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a type of small, flying insect that is often found in homes. It’s usually brown and can be very fast and surprising when it runs away.

Example

We found a roach in the kitchen but it quickly scurried away.

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I didn't see any roach in the clean house, thankfully!

Example

Have you ever seen a roach in your home?

Context: “fishing”

(noun) a kind of fish that is often found in lakes and rivers. People sometimes catch them for fun or to eat.

Example

We caught a big roach while fishing in the lake.

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He didn’t catch any roach today, but he had fun fishing anyway.

Example

What sort of bait do you use to catch a roach?

Context: “smoking”

(verb) to roll and prepare a cannabis cigarette. It's like making a special type of smoke that some people enjoy.

Example

He decided to roach a joint for the party.

Example

She never roaches any cigarettes; she prefers to buy them ready-made.

Example

Do you know how to roach a cigarette properly?

How to pronounce roach

Pronunciation: [roʊtʃ]

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