rolls
Translation
bread rolls, scrolls, rosters, cylinders
Examples
I bought some fresh rolls for breakfast.
I bought some fresh rolls for breakfast.
We need two rolls of wallpaper.
We need two rolls of wallpaper.
Her name is on the electoral roll.
Her name is on the electoral roll.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) rolls for (sth.) I bought some rolls for breakfast.
a roll of ((sth.)) We need a roll of wallpaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buns, scrolls, rosters, registers
Etymology
From Old French 'rolle' (a scroll), referring to something rolled up.
Memory Tips
Think of a baker's roll, a roll of paper towels, and a roll call (list of names) – all involve a 'rolled' or listed form.