roast
/ɹəʊst/verb
To cook food using dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned, crisp surface.
Example sentences
- “We roasted a chicken with potatoes and carrots for Sunday dinner.”
- “Dad roasts peppers on the grill until their skins turn black.”
Informally, to roast someone is to mock them, a sense popularized by comedy roasts where friends insult the guest of honor.