roast

/ɹəʊst/verb

To cook food using dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned, crisp surface.

Example sentence

“We roasted a chicken with potatoes and carrots for Sunday dinner.”

Informally, to roast someone is to mock them, a sense popularized by comedy roasts where friends insult the guest of honor.

Related words

chopA slice of meat cut from an animal, usually with part of a rib attached.fryTo cook food in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan.seasonOne of the four parts into which the year is divided: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.boilTo heat a liquid until it starts turning into vapor.ripeFully grown and ready to be picked or eaten, as fruit or vegetables.cuisineA style of cooking, especially one linked to a particular country or region.