rollout

1 of 2

noun

roll·​out ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio)
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

2 of 2

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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Noun
It’s been a slow rollout and Sorry, Baby will continue to expand over the next few weeks and play through the summer. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 July 2025 Tesla representatives did not immediately respond to an email seeking comments on the India rollout plans. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Verb
The changes will roll out gradually over the coming months. Johan Moreno, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 The bourbon is just rolling out, so check with your local liquor store to find a bottle. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Rollout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollout. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!