1
a
: a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something
b
: a cylinder or rod on which something (such as a shade) is rolled up
2
a
: a long heavy ocean wave
b
4
: a slowly rolling ground ball
1
: any of various mostly brightly colored nonpasserine Old World birds (family Coraciidae) that perform rolling aerial dives during courtship displays
2
: a canary having a song in which the notes are soft and run together
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Jordan Walker beat an infield roller to third baseman Ryan McMahon, moving Arenado to third.
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This little ice roller is the answer to a handful of perimenopause woes.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 17 July 2025
Consider adding coyote rollers to the tops of fences or block walls.
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Noun
This season’s kitchen catastrophes comprises an array of performers, including a belly dancer, opera singer, professional roller skater and puppeteer.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Jordan Walker beat an infield roller to third baseman Ryan McMahon, moving Arenado to third.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
This little ice roller is the answer to a handful of perimenopause woes.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 17 July 2025
Consider adding coyote rollers to the tops of fences or block walls.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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“Roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roller. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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