Roast Definition & Meaning

roast
adjective
  1. (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
noun
  1. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
  2. negative criticism
verb
  1. cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; "roast the turkey"
  2. subject to laughter or ridicule; "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"

"Roast" in song lyrics

See how roast is used in real songs:

  • "Live at the cookout, people getting roast"
    9th Prince — Hood Guerillas
  • "As I butter the toast, I gotta cook the roast"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto f/ Shag Nasty — Boss Soss Talk
  • "The lawyer eat the case like roast"
    Army of the Pharaohs — The Ultimatum

Usage tips for "roast"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "roast" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for roast to find words that pair well.

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