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roaster

Roaster (noun) means someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.

noun
1
Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.
2
A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans.
3
A kitchen utensil used for roasting.
4
A chicken, pig, etc. suitable for roasting.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of roaster?

"roaster" (noun) means someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.

What are the different meanings of roaster?

"roaster" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so; 2. A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans; 3. A kitchen utensil used for roasting.

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