ROASTING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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