B1noun 3K

Roster

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrɒstə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrɑːstər/"]/

Meaning of Roster

a list showing the tasks that different people have to do at different times within an organization

In simple words: A list of names or items, usually for a group or team.

Roster in a sentence

• a duty roster
• The boss has drawn up a duty roster.
• Kelly has an excellent chance of making the opening-day roster.
• a roster for babysitting
• They have a number of outstanding players on their roster.
• The firm has built up an impressive roster of clients over the past ten years.
• a roster of artists
• The record company confirmed that the band had been dropped from the roster.
• The team has ten rookies on the active roster.

How to use Roster

Used in contexts like sports teams, classes, or job positions. Generally appropriate in written and spoken English, but may sound informal in extremely formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'roster' like 'roster the list' to remember it's about a group.

Related words

Collocations with Roster

• impressive
• duty
• active
• fill
• fill out
• make
• impressive
• duty
• active
• fill
• fill out
• make

Synonyms for Roster

• rota

Opposites of Roster

• disband
• scatter

Common mistakes with Roster

• Confusing 'roster' with 'poster' because they sound similar.
• Using 'roster' to refer to a single individual instead of a list.
• Spelling errors like 'rostor' or 'rosterer'.

Frequently asked questions about Roster

What does Roster mean?

A list of names or items, usually for a group or team.

What is the definition of Roster?

a list showing the tasks that different people have to do at different times within an organization

How do you use Roster in a sentence?

a duty roster

Can you give another example of Roster?

The boss has drawn up a duty roster.

What are synonyms for Roster?

Common alternatives include rota.

What is the opposite of Roster?

Opposite meanings include disband, scatter.

What words go with Roster?

It commonly pairs with impressive, duty, active, fill, fill out, make, impressive, duty, active, fill, fill out, make.

What are common mistakes when using Roster?

Confusing 'roster' with 'poster' because they sound similar. Using 'roster' to refer to a single individual instead of a list. Spelling errors like 'rostor' or 'rosterer'.

How do you pronounce Roster?

US: /["/ˈrɑːstər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrɒstə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Roster?

Used in contexts like sports teams, classes, or job positions. Generally appropriate in written and spoken English, but may sound informal in extremely formal situations.

What CEFR level is Roster?

"Roster" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.