roasted
Pronunciation: [ˈroʊstɪd]
Context: “food preparation”
(adjective) when food, especially meat or vegetables, is cooked in an oven or over a fire until it is warm and browned. It makes the food taste really good and gives it a nice, crispy outside.
Example
The roasted chicken smelled delicious when it came out of the oven.
Example
The vegetables weren't roasted; they were just boiled and didn't have much flavor.
Example
Did you enjoy the roasted potatoes at the dinner party?
Context: “food preparation”
(verb) to cook food, usually in an oven or over a fire, until it is warm and browned. This way of cooking helps to make flavors stronger and gives food a crispy texture.
Example
I roasted some carrots and added them to the salad for extra flavor.
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I didn't roast the peanuts; I just ate them raw.
Example
Are you going to roast the turkey for Thanksgiving?
Context: “humor, criticism”
(verb) to make fun of someone in a joking way, often by teasing them about something. It's like playing around with a friend and saying funny things to make everyone laugh.
Example
During the party, I roasted my friend for losing his phone again, and everyone laughed.
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He didn't want to be roasted, so he stayed quiet when jokes were made.
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Would you like to join our group for roasting, or is that too much for you?