English · Food & Drink
roasted
/ˈrəʊ.stɪd/
[/ˈrəʊ.stɪd/]
cooked by dry heat
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Roasted food has been cooked in an oven or over a fire with dry heat.
Example
The roasted vegetables were sweet and tender, their edges browned and slightly crisp.
The roasted vegetables were sweet and tender, their edges browned and slightly crisp.
Etymology
From 'roast', from Old French 'rostir', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes meat or vegetables cooked uncovered with dry heat.