1. the act or process of roasting something for too long or at too high a temperature
Usage: commonly used in cooking and food preparation contexts

1. to roast (food) excessively, causing it to become burnt, dry, or damaged
Usage: present participle of 'overroast'

Examples

• Overroasting the coffee beans resulted in a bitter, unpleasant flavor.
• She was careful to avoid overroasting the vegetables so they would remain tender.
• The chef warned against overroasting the chicken, which would dry out the meat.
• Overroasting nuts can destroy their delicate flavor and nutritional value.
• By overroasting the turkey, they made it difficult to carve and unappetizing.
• The problem with overroasting is that it's hard to reverse once the damage is done.