A piece of meat that has been cooked by roasting. The roast was perfectly cooked, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
A gathering or event where a person is humorously insulted or teased by friends. The comedian was the guest of honor at his own roast, where his friends took turns making jokes at his expense.
The process of cooking food, especially meat, by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire. Sunday dinner always includes a traditional roast with all the trimmings.
A particular degree or style of roasting, especially of coffee beans. I usually buy a medium roast for my espresso machine.
To cook food, especially meat, by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire. She decided to roast the chicken for dinner.
To criticize or mock someone in a humorous way. The comedian roasted the celebrity during the event.
To subject someone to a ceremonial roasting, where they are humorously insulted by friends and colleagues. They roasted him at his retirement party, sharing funny stories and jokes.
To become or cause to become very hot. We were roasting in the midday sun.