rollout

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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

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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
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Noun
Despite the information gaps and deficiencies of existing AI models, the hospitality industry is pressing ahead with the rollout of more smart tools. Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Abramorama will open the film on April 24 in New York City at the QUAD Cinema and in Los Angeles at the Laemmle NoHo 7 for an Academy-qualifying run, followed by a platform release in tandem with the North American theatrical rollout. Brent Lang, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions. FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Capturing the worlds of fine jewelry and horology in one attractive, finger-sized package, ring watches have been embraced by heritage brands from Rolex and Fossil to Casio and Cartier, with modern labels also rolling out their own iterations as of late. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Mar. 2026 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

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“Rollout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollout. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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