roast
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B1
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/roʊst/
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/rəʊst/
device or person that roasts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roast' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rostir', where 'rost-' meant 'to cook by dry heat'.
Historical Evolution
'rostir' transformed into the Middle English word 'rosten', and eventually became the modern English word 'roast'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cook by dry heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of meat that has been roasted or is suitable for roasting.
We had a delicious roast for Sunday lunch.
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Verb 1
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.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 13:36