Looking for the meaning of the word ROASTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ROASTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Roasting
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrəʊstɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of cooking something in an oven or over an open fire
Short Definition:action of cooking something in oven or over open fire
Examples:- Maris Piper potatoes are ideal for roasting
- a roasting tin
- roasting coffee
Definition:
a severe criticism or reprimand
Short Definition:severe criticism or reprimand
Examples:- banks are to get a roasting from the Treasury
Word: Roasting
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrəʊstɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of the weather or a place) very hot and dry
Short Definition:very hot and dry
Examples:- a roasting day in London
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