plural roach also roaches
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus)
also
: any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
roached; roaching; roaches
1
: to cut so that the remainder stands upright
roach a horse's mane
2
: to cause to arch
specifically
: to brush (the hair) in a roach
—often used with up
Examples of roach in a Sentence
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
Denver apartments’ unreliable water taps, roach infestations and overflowing garbage spur change in Colorado law
But the ballot measures may not be a slam dunk.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
During another federal monitor inspection, visitors found unsanitary conditions including live roaches, ants, water bugs, fruit flies, gnats, and mouse droppings.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
For those watching the livestream, the focal point of Cynthia Erivo’s Thom Browne skirt suit may have been the pink flower petals, but a quick zoom revealed tiny beaded ladybugs, butterflies, and roaches.
Scroll through for best buggy looks from the 2024 Met Gala below.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Three moving roaches killed the first re-inspection.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
In addition, a liquor store, a brewery and other food-serving facilities received yellow placards for health violations ranging from mold and improperly stored food to roaches, rodent droppings and flies.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Four roach traps had 40 roaches in a prep area room across from the cookline.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s how Good Times progresses and evolves, going from drug-dealing babies and talking roaches to increasingly wild film homages and set pieces.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Spotting roaches in of your home is less than desirable.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
Denver apartments’ unreliable water taps, roach infestations and overflowing garbage spur change in Colorado law
But the ballot measures may not be a slam dunk.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
During another federal monitor inspection, visitors found unsanitary conditions including live roaches, ants, water bugs, fruit flies, gnats, and mouse droppings.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
For those watching the livestream, the focal point of Cynthia Erivo’s Thom Browne skirt suit may have been the pink flower petals, but a quick zoom revealed tiny beaded ladybugs, butterflies, and roaches.
Scroll through for best buggy looks from the 2024 Met Gala below.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Three moving roaches killed the first re-inspection.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
In addition, a liquor store, a brewery and other food-serving facilities received yellow placards for health violations ranging from mold and improperly stored food to roaches, rodent droppings and flies.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Four roach traps had 40 roaches in a prep area room across from the cookline.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
That’s how Good Times progresses and evolves, going from drug-dealing babies and talking roaches to increasingly wild film homages and set pieces.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roach. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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