roast

Example Sentences

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Dry roast the lentils in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden-yellow and smell nutty and toasty.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Her pig roast is also part salmon bake and part old-school cookout, a beautiful gathering of nations grooving to an eclectic vibe I’ve tried to replicate here.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A private chef will roast asparagus and sear rib-eyes for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Floyd’s brother, Terrence Floyd, spoke with “Breakfast Club” host Loren LoRosa after the roast aired and said that he expected Hart to step in and tell Hinchcliffe he’d gone too far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

That little nip from her, from my family, who is so obviously here not to support me but to join in the roast, helps me to refocus.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz