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roller

Pronunciation: [ˈroʊlər]

Word

Learn how to use roller in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “equipment”

(noun) a round tool or object that you can roll to smooth things out or to carry things. They are often used in painting or for making dough flat.

Example

I used a roller to paint the walls of my room.

Example

I didn’t have a roller, so I had to paint everything by hand.

Example

Do you think a roller would make painting easier?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a type of amusement ride that rolls you around on tracks. It usually twists and turns and goes fast to give you a thrill.

Example

I love going on the roller coaster at the amusement park.

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She hated the roller coaster because it made her feel sick.

Example

Are you brave enough to ride the roller coaster?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a type of skateboard or wheel-based board that can be rolled on the ground. It’s fun to ride them at parks or on streets.

Example

He loves to skate on his roller at the park.

Example

She fell while trying to ride her roller and got hurt.

Example

Can you show me how to do tricks on your roller?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something in a circular way like when you roll a ball or a wheel. This action helps things shift or move along.

Example

I like to roller my dough to make it flat.

Example

He didn't roller the paper correctly, so it got crumpled.

Example

Can you roller that ball over to me?

How to pronounce roller

Pronunciation: [ˈroʊlər]

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