Rouleau

Pronunciation: /ruː.loʊ/

Definitions of rouleau

noun a roll or strip of material, such as a coin or a ribbon

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a rouleau of wrapping paper for Christmas presents.

A2 She rolled out the rouleau of dough to make cinnamon rolls.

B1 The seamstress used a rouleau of fabric to create a beautiful dress.

B2 The chef used a rouleau of pasta to make a delicious dish.

C1 The artist created intricate designs using a rouleau of colored paper strips.

C2 The designer showcased a stunning collection featuring rouleaux of luxurious fabrics.

Examples of rouleau in a Sentence

formal The chef used a rouleau of thinly sliced vegetables to create an elegant presentation.

informal I bought a rouleau of wrapping paper to use for Christmas gifts.

slang Let's grab a rouleau of sushi rolls for lunch.

figurative The artist used a rouleau of different colors to create a vibrant painting.

Grammatical Forms of rouleau

• plural: rouleaux
• comparative: more rouleau
• superlative: most rouleau
• present tense: rouleau
• future tense: will rouleau
• perfect tense: has rouleaued
• continuous tense: is rouleauing
• singular: rouleau
• positive degree: rouleau
• infinitive: to rouleau
• gerund: rouleauing
• participle: rouleaued

Origin and Evolution of rouleau

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'rouleau' originated from French.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in French to refer to a roll or coil of something, the term 'rouleau' has evolved to also mean a stack of coins placed in a paper wrapper or a cylindrical bundle of banknotes.