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

They are then cleaned and roasted in the same pot and to ensure the roast is as even as possible, the beans must be constantly shaken as they heat.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She does, however, use her telekinetic talents to roast her cruel classmates with apparent glee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Every Thursday we’d gather as a family for a roast beef dinner at my grandmother’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

My dad is home early from teaching, and I can already smell roast chicken in the oven when I walk in.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan