rollout

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noun

roll·​out ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio)
Synonyms of rollout
1
: the public introduction of a new aircraft
broadly : the widespread public introduction of a new product
2
: a football play in which the quarterback rolls to the left or right

roll out

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verb

rolled out; rolling out; rolls out

intransitive verb

: to get out of bed

transitive verb

: to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public

Examples of rollout in a Sentence

Noun the national rollout of a new wireless service Verb you'll have to roll out by at least 8:00 a.m. in order to get there on time
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Noun
All told, it’s been a pretty spectacular and drama-free rollout for an idea that had been kicking around Hollywood for over 15 years. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Test Neurodivergent-Friendly Hiring Formats Start with pilots, not a full rollout. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit. ABC News, 14 June 2026 Trader Joe's has been rolling out new summer products nonstop. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rollout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of rollout was in 1884

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“Rollout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollout. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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