noun
roaster
Roaster (noun) means a person, or a company, whose business is roasting coffee beans.
noun
1
A person, or a company, whose business is roasting coffee beans.
"Several artisanal roasters are operating in the region now."
2
A machine used for roasting things, particularly coffee beans.
"They've invested in large roasters with impressive stainless steel parts."
3
A dish or pan used in the kitchen to roast food.
"I found a really nice roaster in the kitchenware aisle, plus a bamboo cutting board."
4
A chicken, pig or similar animal that is the right size or age to be roasted.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like roaster.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
From Middle English roster, roostare, equivalent to roast + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix). Same formation as roster, although the words have very different meanings.
Rhymes for roaster
See all rhymes for roaster →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of roaster?
"roaster" (noun) means a person, or a company, whose business is roasting coffee beans.
What are the different meanings of roaster?
"roaster" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person, or a company, whose business is roasting coffee beans; 2. A machine used for roasting things, particularly coffee beans; 3. A dish or pan used in the kitchen to roast food.
