ROAST
/ɹəʊst/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of ROAST
A cut of meat suited to roasting
A meal consisting of roast foods.
The degree to which something, especially coffee, is roasted.
"Dark roast means that the coffee bean has been roasted to a higher temperature and for a longer period of time than in light roast."
To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.
"to roast meat on a spit"
To cook by surrounding with hot embers, ashes, sand, etc.
"to roast a potato in ashes"
To process by drying through exposure to sun or artificial heat
"Coffee beans need roasting before use."
Having been cooked by roasting.
Subjected to roasting, bantered, severely criticized.
Examples of ROAST in a Sentence
- "Dark roast means that the coffee bean has been roasted to a higher temperature and for a longer period of time than in light roast."
- "to roast meat on a spit"
- "to roast a potato in ashes"
- "Coffee beans need roasting before use."
Word Details
Is ROAST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROAST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ROAST uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ROAST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | a | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of ROAST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROAST
56 words from the letters in ROAST
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ROAST in Word Games
ROAST is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ROAST is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ROAST to find 56 additional valid words.