roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈrä-stər 

 also  ˈrȯ-,

 or  ˈrō-

1

a

: a roll or list of personnel

b

: such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed

a duty roster

c

: the persons listed on a roster

2

: an itemized list

Synonyms

• canon
• catalog
• catalogue
• checklist
• list
• listing
• menu
• register
• registry
• roll
• roll call
• schedule
• table

Examples of roster in a Sentence

His name has been added to the team roster.

The team has a roster of 40 players.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 18-mile-long barrier island is known for its high-end shopping along Worth Avenue, historic landmarks (the Flagler Museum), and an impressive roster of hotels; both The Breakers and The Brazilian Court Hotel are centrally located in town. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024

An injury created a temporary opening on the roster for A. J. Ellis. —Andy McCullough, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

roster

noun

ros·​ter ˈräs-tər 

: a list usually of people belonging to some group