What does ROLLS mean?

Rolls Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Definitions:

As a noun, rolls refer to a small, typically round or oblong piece of bread, typically leavened and baked, and served with a meal. As a verb, rolls refer to moving forward along a surface by turning over and over on an axis.

Pronunciations:

• US: /roʊlz/
• UK: /rəʊlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word rolls originated from Old English "rollian" which means "to roll". The noun form of rolls was first used in the 14th century while the verb form was first used in the 15th century. Rolls are commonly served as a side dish with meals, while the verb form is used to describe the movement of an object along a surface.

Synonyms:

As a noun, rolls can be synonymous with buns, bread, bagels, croissants, and pastries. As a verb, rolls can be synonymous with tumbles, somersaults, and rotates.

Related Words:

As a noun, related 5 letter words to rolls include bread, buns, and loafs. As a verb, related 5 letter words include rolls, spins, and flips.

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: "The rolls were warm and soft, perfect for sopping up the gravy."
• As a verb: "The ball rolls down the hill, gaining speed as it goes."