Meaning & Definition of word "Rouleau"

Rouleau

/ruːˈloʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A roll or spool of material, typically paper or fabric, wound into a cylindrical shape.
    • Example: The artist carefully measured the length of the rouleau before cutting it for her project.
  • 2. In printing, a rouleau may refer to a roll of printed material that can be cut into individual pieces.
    • Example: The printer produced a rouleau of business cards that needed to be separated.
  • 3. A term used in finance to describe a stack of coins rolled into a paper wrapper.
    • Example: She took a rouleau of quarters to the bank to exchange for cash.

Etymology

French, meaning 'a roll'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rouleau of coins:

A roll of coins wrapped in paper.

paper rouleau:

A roll of paper used for printing.

Related Words

roll:

A cylindrical object, often used to denote items like dough or paper.

spool:

A cylindrical device used to hold winding, such as thread.

Slang Meanings of rouleau

Meaning: A substantial amount of money, often carried in a roll.

Example Sentence: He walked into the casino with a rouleau in his pocket.

Meaning: To manipulate or deceive in a casual manner.

Example Sentence: They tried to rouleau the competition with their clever marketing.