roaster Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)
    • the honoree gave his roasters as good as he got
  2. noun a cook who roasts food
  3. noun flesh of a large young chicken over 3 1/2 lb suitable for roasting
  4. noun a special cooking pan for roasting

WordNet


Roast"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who roasts meat.
  2. A contrivance for roasting.
  3. A pig, or other article of food fit for roasting.

Webster 1913