Dictionary
1roller
noun roll·er \ˈrō-lər\
Definition of ROLLER
1
a : a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something b : a cylinder or rod on which something (as a shade) is rolled up
2
a : a long heavy ocean wave b : tumbler 1b
4
: a slowly rolling ground ball
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of ROLLER
13th century
2roller
noun rol·ler \ˈrō-lər\
Definition of ROLLER
1
: any of various mostly brightly colored nonpasserine Old World birds (family Coraciidae) that perform rolling aerial dives during courtship displays
2
: a canary having a song in which the notes are soft and run together
Origin of ROLLER
German, from rollen to roll, reverberate, from Middle French roller — more at roll
First Known Use: 1678
ROLLER Defined for Kids
roller
noun roll·er \ˈrō-lər\
Definition of ROLLER for Kids
1
: a turning cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, or smooth something
2
: a rod on which something (as a map or hair) is rolled up
3
: a small wheel
4
: a long heavy wave on the sea
Medical Dictionary
roller
Learn More About ROLLER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: roller–backerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: rolled roastAll Words Near: roller
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up roller? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).