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/roʊl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A cylindrical object or shape.
I bought a roll of wrapping paper for the gift.
A small loaf of bread, typically round.
Would you like a roll with your soup?
A complete list or record of names.
The teacher took the roll at the beginning of class.
A rolling motion or movement.
The car made a roll down the hill.
verb
To move by turning over and over on an axis.
The dog loves to roll in the grass.
To cause to move in a circle or course.
She rolled the ball to her friend.
To make something into a rounded shape.
He rolled the dough into a ball before baking.
To turn over and over, especially in a tedious or gradual way.
The river rolled over the rocks as it flowed downhill.
To move with a succession of small, gentle movements.
The waves rolled gently onto the shore.
Etymology
Middle English: rol(en), of Germanic origin; related to the Dutch rollen and the German rollen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
roll with the punches:
to adapt to difficulties and continue to succeed.
roll out the red carpet:
to give someone a special welcome.
roll in the deep:
to experience deep emotions, often associated with loss.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
to smoke marijuana in a rolled joint
Let's roll a joint before the party.
to leave or depart quickly
It's getting late, we should roll.