roasted

Meanings

• transitive verb

  Cooked in dry heat, typically in an oven or on a spit.

  - "They roasted marshmallows over an open fire."
  - "The turkey was roasted to perfection."

• transitive verb

  Subjected to ridicule or mockery.

  - "He was roasted mercilessly at the office party."
  - "The comedian roasted his celebrity guest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹoʊstɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651442"

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Synonyms

roast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roasted
toasted , coasted , boasted , chastised

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Variants

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roast , roasted , roasting , roasts

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'roaster', meaning 'to cook on a spit'.

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Trivia

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1. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire is a popular camping activity.

2. The term 'roast beef' comes from the fact that the meat was traditionally cooked on a spit, or 'beef on a roast'.

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Related Concepts

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1. BBQ: Roasting is a popular cooking method in barbecue (BBQ), where meats and vegetables are cooked over an open flame or hot coals.

2. Spit Roast: A traditional method of roasting larger cuts of meat on a spit, which is rotated over an open flame or hot coals.

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Culture

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Roasting is a common cooking technique used for various meats and vegetables. It can also refer to the act of mocking or making fun of someone, often in a light-hearted or playful manner.

How to Memorize "roasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a turkey or chicken being cooked in an oven, surrounded by vegetables and herbs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roasted' with the smell and taste of a perfectly cooked turkey or chicken.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Roast me if you can' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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