roasted
UK: ˈrəʊstɪd | US: ˈroʊstɪd
adj. cooked by prolonged exposure to heat, typically in an oven or over a fire
v. past tense and past participle of "roast" (to cook food using dry heat)
The word "roast" originates from the Old French "rostir" (to roast, grill), which itself derives from the Frankish *hraustjan (related to turning or roasting on a spit). The suffix "-ed" is a common English past participle marker, indicating a completed action. The combination reflects the process of cooking food by exposing it to direct heat, often with rotation for even browning.
The roasted chicken smelled delicious with its crispy skin.
She prefers roasted vegetables over boiled ones for their richer flavor.
We roasted marshmallows over the campfire last night.
The coffee beans are carefully roasted to bring out their aroma.
He served roasted almonds as an appetizer.