Roasting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Roasting

Roasting (verb)

1. to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones
2. to process a raw coffee bean by drying, heating to temperatures typically between 380-450°F (190-230°C) for seven to twenty minutes, and quickly cooling to room temperature to achieve a desired level of roast
3. to heat to excess

Roasting (noun)

1. an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk
2. an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming
3. a pan used for cooking food (such as chicken, potatoes, or beef) with dry heat in an oven

Roasting (phrase)

1. to be severely criticized
2. to criticize someone harshly, to yell at or criticize someone in an angry and severe way