roast
Pronunciation: [roʊst]
Word
Context: “cooking”
(verb) to cook food, especially meat, by keeping it in an oven or over a fire for a long time. It's like making chicken or beef warm and delicious by using heat.
Example
I love to roast vegetables in the oven until they are crispy and sweet.
Example
I didn't roast the chicken long enough, so it was still raw inside.
Example
What time do you usually roast your holiday turkey?
Context: “cooking”
(noun) a piece of meat or other food that has been cooked by roasting. Think of it as the yummy main dish at dinner that comes from the oven.
Example
The roast for dinner was juicy and flavorful.
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I was disappointed with the roast because it was tough and bland.
Example
What kind of roast are you planning to make for the family dinner?
Context: “humor”
(verb) to make funny or mean jokes about someone in a playful way. It's like teasing a friend, but it should be light-hearted and fun to make everyone laugh.
Example
We had a great time at the party as we roasted our friend with silly jokes.
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She felt hurt because the roast went too far and wasn't funny anymore.
Example
Are you ready to roast your friends at the comedy show?
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