roaster

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who roasts food.
  • (cookware) A kitchen utensil used for roasting.
  • A chicken, pig, etc. suitable for roasting.
  • A furnace used in making ball soda.
  • One who roasts or banters, especially as a comedy routine.
  • (planetology) A hot Jupiter.
  • (Scotland) An objectionable person; somebody making a fool of themselves.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English roster suffix from English roast.

Origin

English

roast

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