roll bar

noun

: an overhead metal bar on an automobile that is designed to protect the occupant in case of a rollover

Examples of roll bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ultra-lightweight racing bucket seats and carbon fiber door cards have been swapped in, along with a roll bar in the name of support and rigidity. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Le Bon Marché is also featuring stationery, souvenirs, kawaii items, fashions and avant-garde Japanese skin care alongside a hand-roll bar and other attractions. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Despite the tall central fin on the back deck and the stout roll bars above the seats, turning your head to look behind the Slingshot gives a clearer view than expected. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The grille, louvres, roll bar, suspension, and headlight brackets are also built with the HWM-Alta in mind. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roll bar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

roll bar

noun

: an overhead metal bar in an automobile that is designed to protect riders in case the automobile overturns