Definition

A tool or device used for cooking food, especially meat, by exposing it to heat, often in an oven or over an open flame.

Example

The chef used a large roaster to prepare the Thanksgiving turkey.

Conversation

Have you seen my new roaster for cooking chicken?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It's great! It really makes the chicken crispy and delicious.

Sounds awesome! I need to get one for my kitchen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roaster → It is formed from "roast" (from Old French *rostir*, meaning to cook by exposure to dry heat) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A roaster is a person or device that cooks food by roasting.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cooks by dry heat' ('roast') — the '-er' indicates a person, so a roaster is someone who roasts food.

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