roulade

noun

rou·​lade rü-ˈläd How to pronounce roulade (audio)
1
: a florid vocal embellishment sung to one syllable
2
: a slice of usually stuffed meat that is rolled, browned, and steamed or braised

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The roulade on top made for a sweet touch that tied the elements of the dish together and offset the potential for the corndog batter to feel dry. Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Grilled branzino roulade with yogurt gribiche and spring Michigan vegetables. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026 For stacked presentations, roulades, or layered bakes, salting helps eggplant retain a firm, dense structure that cooks up creamy rather than soggy. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for roulade

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of rolling

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roulade was in 1672

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“Roulade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roulade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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