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 (such as a shade) is rolled up
2
a
: a long heavy ocean wave
b
4
: a slowly rolling ground ball
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
Examples of roller in a Sentence
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Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Folkets Park will transform into Eurovision Village, where fans can attend sing-a-longs, dance lessons, circus performances, and a roller disco.
—Lina Abascal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
This time, Cherelle organized only the big roller bags, leaving Griner responsible for her carry-ons.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Woodlands, which is smaller and surrounds a host of trees, has smaller rollers and is designed for slower speeds.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Giordano also recommended doing some mobility work, such as stretching, and using a foam roller or percussive therapy to decrease stress on the tissue and optimize recovery.
—Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
State officials said right-of-way agents worked with the roller skating rink’s owners and compensated them for the property.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Two walks, a bloop single, a slow roller and a double steal turned into three runs for the Nats, who wiped out the Giants’ early 1-0 lead.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Those wanting to head out of town should aim for Mesquite, which is hosting a free street and dance party with a solar roller disco and a claim to having the longest totality in Texas, clocking in at four minutes and eight seconds.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
Video then shows an object thrown at the officers that appears to be the paint roller.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Folkets Park will transform into Eurovision Village, where fans can attend sing-a-longs, dance lessons, circus performances, and a roller disco.
—Lina Abascal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
This time, Cherelle organized only the big roller bags, leaving Griner responsible for her carry-ons.
—J Wortham January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 2 May 2024
Woodlands, which is smaller and surrounds a host of trees, has smaller rollers and is designed for slower speeds.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Giordano also recommended doing some mobility work, such as stretching, and using a foam roller or percussive therapy to decrease stress on the tissue and optimize recovery.
—Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
State officials said right-of-way agents worked with the roller skating rink’s owners and compensated them for the property.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Two walks, a bloop single, a slow roller and a double steal turned into three runs for the Nats, who wiped out the Giants’ early 1-0 lead.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Those wanting to head out of town should aim for Mesquite, which is hosting a free street and dance party with a solar roller disco and a claim to having the longest totality in Texas, clocking in at four minutes and eight seconds.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roller. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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