summer roll

American  

[suhm-er rohl] / ˈsʌm ər ˌroʊl /

noun

1. (in Southeast Asian cuisine) a spring roll with a casing of rice paper, served fresh rather than deep-fried.

   Vietnamese summer rolls with peanut sauce.

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Etymology

Origin of summer roll

First recorded in 2000–05

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How does summer-roll compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• spring roll vs. summer roll

Example Sentences

In my mind, everything in life this time of year should be as crisp and refreshing as a summer roll.

From Salon

A menu of snacks includes a mortadella katzu sando and jerk mushroom summer roll.

From Washington Post

His summer roll is what carried him to the final.

From The Guardian

Once spring and summer roll around, the only thing you want to do is get outside and enjoy it.

From Salon

Your first tabletop summer roll will look like hell.

From Washington Post