California roll
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of California roll
First recorded in 1975–80; so called because it probably originated in Los Angeles, CA
Example Sentences
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Other variations he has made, including riffs on a California roll and a smoked salmon bagel, have also gone viral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
The salmon appetizer served in April was inspired by the California roll, which Comerford said was invented by a Japanese chef.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
And I’m the queen of getting a California roll.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
For those put off by tuna, there was a new local invention: the California roll, made with avocado, at Ichiro Mashita’s counter not too far away.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2022
She puts miso soup in matching blue bowls and puts a California roll and a sweet potato tempura roll on a plate for me.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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