English · Food & Drink
roast
/roʊst/
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cook with dry heat in an oven or fire
Beginnerverb
Definition
To cook meat or vegetables with dry heat, usually in an oven or over a fire. It can also be a noun for a roasted piece of meat.
Example
We will roast a chicken for dinner.
We will roast a chicken for dinner.
Etymology
From Old French 'rostir', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for meats and vegetables; 'a roast' is also a traditional meal.