roulade

noun

rou·​lade rü-ˈläd 

1

: a florid vocal embellishment sung to one syllable

2

: a slice of usually stuffed meat that is rolled, browned, and steamed or braised

Examples of roulade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was also a roasted Fogline Farm chicken from Pescadero, made into a roulade with crispy skin, tatsoi and big slices of leaks – enjoyable just for being really tasty leaks. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

The menu moves between Japanese American comfort dishes such as Okinawan taco rice, udon carbonara and matcha roulade and brunch staples including biscuit Benedicts, almond croissants and fresh handmade pastries. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026

Chicken Florentine roulade paired with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce will be another entrée option. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026

The menu featured entrées of roasted Amish chicken, braised short rib, Chilean sea bass and eggplant roulade. —Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of rolling

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roulade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted