roulade

noun

rou·​lade rü-ˈläd How to pronounce roulade (audio)
1
: a florid vocal embellishment sung to one syllable
2
: a slice of usually stuffed meat that is rolled, browned, and steamed or braised

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Odom has updated and tweaked the vintage recipe slightly, but the spirit of the old-school roulade cake remains the same. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 Grilled branzino roulade with yogurt gribiche and spring Michigan vegetables. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026 The roulade on top made for a sweet touch that tied the elements of the dish together and offset the potential for the corndog batter to feel dry. — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 For stacked presentations, roulades, or layered bakes, salting helps eggplant retain a firm, dense structure that cooks up creamy rather than soggy. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roulade

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, act of rolling

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roulade was in 1672

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

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