CEFR B1

candy roaster

noun phrase

Meaning

A type of winter squash, characterized by its sweet and nutty flavor, often used in soups, stews, and roasted vegetable dishes.

Examples

The farmer's market had a variety of winter squash, including the popular candy roaster.
Roasting a candy roaster squash brings out its natural sweetness and pairs well with herbs like sage and thyme.

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candy roaster (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈkændi ˈroʊstər/

Definition

A type of winter squash, characterized by its sweet and nutty flavor, often used in soups, stews, and roasted vegetable dishes.

Examples

The farmer's market had a variety of winter squash, including the popular candy roaster.
Roasting a candy roaster squash brings out its natural sweetness and pairs well with herbs like sage and thyme.

How to Use candy roaster

roast a candy roaster (verb phrase): to cook a candy roaster squash in the oven — "Roasting a candy roaster brings out its natural sweetness."
candy roaster squash (noun phrase): a type of winter squash — "The farmer's market had a variety of candy roaster squash."

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