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Meaning of roster
a list of people or things
Etymology of roster
The word "roster" originated in the 15th century from the Dutch word "rooster", meaning "grid" or "table", which is related to the word "roosten", meaning "to roast" or "to grill", possibly referring to the practice of marking a list of names on a grid or table
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a list of names, especially in a military or administrative context
Synonyms
Definitions
- A list of people or things, especially when ordered or arranged in a specific way
- * A list of players in a sports team
- * A list of workers or employees, especially in a particular company or organization
Usage Examples
- The team's roster includes several new players this season
- * The company's roster of employees has increased significantly over the past year
- * The school's roster of courses includes several new options for students