roaster
noun
Simple meaning
A company or place of business that does so.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rohsterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹoʊstɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.
A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans.
One who roasts or banters, especially as a comedy routine.
Someone who roasts food.
cooking
A kitchen utensil used for roasting.
A type of industrial furnace; especially, one that roasts ore.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.
Used this way, roaster is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
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Cook with dry heat, usually in an oven.
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