The process of cooking food, especially meat, by exposing it to dry heat, typically in an oven.
The roasting of the turkey took several hours, but it was worth the wait.
A severe or harsh criticism or reprimand.
After the meeting, he received a roasting from his boss for missing the deadline.
A social event where a person is humorously insulted by friends and colleagues.
The comedian was the guest of honor at his own roasting, where his friends made jokes at his expense.
The process of heating ore or mineral in the presence of air to remove volatile components or convert sulfides into oxides prior to smelting or further processing.
The roasting of the copper ore oxidised the sulfides and made it ready for smelting.
roastinggerundium / partizip präsens
Extremely hot or scorching.
The roasting sun made it unbearable to stay outside for long.
Relating to or suitable for cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven.
The roasting vegetables filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
roastverb
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.