rolls
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɹoʊɫz// UK //ɹˈəʊlz// rolls
n. small, round pieces of bread for one person to eat. They are often served with butter before a main meal or used to make small sandwiches.
n. small, individual portions of bread, typically circular or oblong in shape. Often served as an accompaniment to a meal or used as the base for sandwiches.
She bought fresh rolls from the bakery for lunch.
The waiter brought a basket of warm rolls and salted butter to the table before we ordered our main course.
Artisanal bakeries often experiment with various grains and seeds to enhance the texture and nutritional profile of their dinner rolls.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to the food item; can also refer to cylinders of paper or fabric.