roasters

Noun

roaster (plural roasters)

1. Someone who roasts coffee beans; a company or place of business that does so.
   • Several artisanal roasters are operating in the region now.

   Synonyms:

   roastery

2. A machine for roasting things; especially, one that roasts coffee beans.
   • They've invested in large roasters with impressive stainless steel parts.
3. A kitchen utensil used for roasting.
   • I found a really nice roaster in the kitchenware aisle, plus a bamboo cutting board.

   Synonyms:

   roaster oven, roasting tin, roasting pan

4. A chicken, pig, etc. suitable for roasting.
   • I found a really nice roaster in the meat department, and I'm going to make some stuffing for it, too.
5. Someone who roasts food.
   • Hank is just about everyone's favorite pig roaster around here. He stays pretty busy with block parties, weddings, and reunions.
6. A type of industrial furnace; especially, one that roasts ore.
   • Having been dumped out of the mine cars, the ore then moves along a conveyor to the roaster.

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