roast

Definition

  • verb: to cook (food such as chicken, potatoes, or beef) with dry heat in an oven or over a fire
  • verb: to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones
  • synonyms: burn, roasted, cook

Examples

  • You must be 'roasting' [='baking, sweltering'] in that sweater.

  • Friends and family 'roasted' him at his 40th birthday party.

  • The movie is being 'roasted' by the critics.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What are you thinking? Pork or pasta? Oh, it's you. I suppose it's never going to trouble Egon Ronay, is it? I'd stick with the pasta. Don't want to be doing roast pork, not if you're slicing up cadavers. What are you having? I don't eat when I'm working. Digesting slows me down. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2
  • (..) - Stop that health inspector! - Delta Team, go, go, go, go! The rest of you stay and help Remy. Team three will be handling fish. Team four, roasted items. Team three will be handling fish. Team four, roasted items. Team five, grill. Team six, sauces. Get to your stations. Let's go, go, go! (..)
    2007 Ratatouille
  • (..) - You're not coming? - I've lost my appetite. Do you know what you would like this evening, sir? Yes, I'd like your heart roasted on a spit. Come in! Today's the big day. You should say something to them. - Like what? - You are the boss. Inspire them. (..)
    2007 Ratatouille