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

From time to time, waiters pushing trolleys roll past carrying sides of roast beef, to be carved at diners’ tables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“But our audience that’s watching the roast ... you get why they’re doing it, you get why the racial humor is on the table.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Next to that photo, they roast marshmallows in the woods, and Hairy Senior rocks a purple linen shirt and pants with a matching brimmed hat.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas