Synonyms for

Roasting

Verb / ˈrəʊstɪŋ / Another word for roasting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

cooking food with dry heat, usually in an oven

Synonyms & similar words

blackguard rib ridicule roast jestat makefun laughat pokefun guy baking grilling toasting broiling barbecuing searing charring heating frying sizzling cooking scorching flaming blistering browning blackening seething stewing simmering braising

Synonyms by register

Formal

baking toasting grilling broiling

Informal

charring burning scorching searing

Literary

incinerating calcining

Antonyms

cooling chilling freezing refrigerating preserving curing

Common collocations

  • roasting meat
  • roasting vegetables
  • roasting coffee
  • roasting marshmallows
  • roasting chicken
  • roasting nuts
  • roasting a turkey

Word family

noun roast
verb roast
adjective roasted

Usage note

While 'roasting' can refer to cooking, it is also commonly used informally to mean severely criticizing or mocking someone. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The turkey is roasting in the oven.
  2. We are roasting marshmallows over the fire.
  3. He loves roasting vegetables for dinner.
  4. She is roasting coffee beans in the machine.
  5. The chef is roasting a whole pig for the luau.

Quotes

  • I love the smell of roasting coffee in the morning.
  • The roasting process is crucial to achieving the perfect cup of coffee.
  • Nothing beats the taste of a perfectly roasted chicken.

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