Word
roasting
Phoneticsroast·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹoʊstɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈəʊstɪŋ/
Definitions
01heating coffee or food
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of heating raw coffee beans or food with dry heat to develop flavor and aroma.
n. the thermal processing of green coffee beans or foodstuffs, driving chemical reactions such as the Maillard reaction to unlock complex aromatics.
“Proper roasting transforms pale green coffee beans into fragrant brown beans.”
“Artisanal roasters monitor the temperature profile carefully throughout the roasting process to highlight origin notes.”
02humorous criticism
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking
n. a situation where someone criticizes you very strongly or makes fun of you in a humorous way.
n. an event or occasion at which a guest of honor is subjected to good-natured ridicule and jokes.
“The comedian gave him a friendly roasting during the show.”
“Colleagues subjected the retiring director to a witty roasting during the farewell banquet.”
Usage
Commonly follows the verbs 'get' or 'give'.
Real-World Examples
“Best-by dates on coffee are typically set 12 to 18 months after roasting.” “Before roasting turns them dark and glossy, coffee beans are pale, dense, grassy-smelling seeds that look almost nothing like the ones in your grinder.” “After roasting, beans release trapped CO₂ for several days.” “Coffee roasting is the application of heat to green coffee beans to trigger a series of chemical reactions - principally the Maillard reaction and caramelisation - that develop the flavour, aroma, and colour you recognise as coffee.” Etymology
From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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