rolling pin

noun

: a long cylinder for rolling out dough

Examples of rolling pin in a Sentence

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If not thin enough, place slices between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them thinner with the flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 There's no need to reach for your rolling pin to make this version of chicken pot pie. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough to about ¾-inch thickness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 To achieve this, place the breasts, one at a time, in a resealable plastic bag or between two sheets of parchment, and gently pound them with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or potato masher until evenly flattened. John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling pin

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rolling pin was in 1563

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“Rolling pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling%20pin. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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rolling pin

noun
: a cylinder (as of wood) used to roll out dough

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