rolling pin

noun

: a long cylinder for rolling out dough

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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 Put fennel seeds in a small, self-sealing plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin. Martha Stewart, 5 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 Baking is made easier thanks to pastry chef-worthy mixing bowls, stainless steel measuring cups, and even an adjustable rolling pin. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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rolling pin

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

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