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roasted

Pronunciation: [ˈroʊstɪd]

Word

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

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.

Example

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.

Example

He didn't want to be roasted, so he stayed quiet when jokes were made.

Example

Would you like to join our group for roasting, or is that too much for you?

How to pronounce roasted

Pronunciation: [ˈroʊstɪd]

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