rollout

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noun

roll·​out ˈrōl-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rollout (audio)
Synonyms of rollout
1
: the public introduction of a new aircraft
broadly : the widespread public introduction of a new product
2
: a football play in which the quarterback rolls to the left or right

roll out

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verb

rolled out; rolling out; rolls out

intransitive verb

: to get out of bed

transitive verb

: to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public

Examples of rollout in a Sentence

Noun the national rollout of a new wireless service Verb you'll have to roll out by at least 8:00 a.m. in order to get there on time
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Noun
After the initial rollout, MIA is now looking to add another five or six holograms to the terminals. Alexandra Phelps july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Verb
Even as ticketing sites roll out anti-bot measures, scalper operations continually update their code to slip past new rules and restrictions. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Details have been rolling out from Swift and Travis’ nuptials from a number of guests in attendance, while a source shared exclusive insight on the starry and whimsical night with PEOPLE. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rollout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1884, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of rollout was in 1884

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“Rollout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollout. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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