roast

Meanings

• noun

  A cooking method where food is exposed to dry heat, typically in an oven or on a spit. The outside is browned and the inside is cooked evenly.

  - "The turkey was perfectly roasted for Thanksgiving."
  - "We had a delicious roast beef for dinner last night."

• noun

  An act of making fun of someone by teasing or mocking them, often in a social setting.

  - "The comedian roasted the guest of honor at the awards ceremony."
  - "Don't take it personally, it's just a harmless roast."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹoʊst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

roasted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roast
toast , coast , boast

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Variants

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roast , roasted , roasting , roasts , crown roast , crown roasts , dark roast , dark roasts , light roast , light roasts , medium roast , medium roasts , pot roast , pot roasts , rib roast , rib roasts , weiner roast , weiner roasts , wiener roast , wiener roasts

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Forms

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roasts, roasted

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Etymology

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The word 'roast' comes from the Old French word 'roester', meaning 'to cook on a spit'.

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Trivia

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1. Roasting is a dry-heat cooking method that is used to cook large cuts of meat.

2. The term 'roast beef' originated in medieval Europe, where the term 'beef' referred to any type of cattle.

3. Roasting as a form of teasing or mocking has been a part of human culture for centuries, with evidence dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Basting: A method of adding moisture to meat while it is being roasted, often with a flavorful liquid such as wine or broth.

2. Spit-roasting: A traditional method of roasting meat on a spit, which is turned regularly to ensure even cooking.

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Culture

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Roasting as a cooking method has been used for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. In modern times, it has become a popular method for preparing large cuts of meat for special occasions. Roasting as a form of teasing or mocking has been a part of human culture for centuries, with evidence dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.

How to Memorize "roast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large turkey or roast beef cooking in an oven or on a spit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roast' with the smell and taste of a perfectly cooked meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Roast Meat Tastes Delicious' to remember the definition of 'roast' as a cooking method.

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