Illustration of scroll
- scroll 1a
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a
: something resembling a scroll in shape
especially
: a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design derived from the curves of a loosely or partly rolled parchment scroll
b
: the curved head of a bowed stringed musical instrument see violin illustration
scrolled; scrolling; scrolls
1
: to move text or graphics up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
2
: to progress, move, or be revealed as if by the unrolling of a scroll
watch scenery scroll by large picture windows—
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: to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
Examples of scroll in a Sentence
Noun
He read from the scroll.
a scarf with lovely green scrolls on it
Verb
You have to scroll the screen to see the bottom of the Web page.
Recent Examples on the WebMerrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone with an OLED display that rolls out like a scroll.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
Seen on a quick scroll through social media, the stylish spouses appear like the anti-girl-bosses.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
One scroll of her Instagram immediately reveals said penchant for daydreamy looks and digital mood boards, which Baker does after creating a look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
Go to Settings, scroll to General, and click on iPhone Storage from the menu.
—Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Using two hands, you’re meant to navigate with both the rolling, sliding bar and the spinning scroll wheel.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to retro color pairings, such as pink and green, this trend has sparked the comeback of Lambeth piping, a classic English tradition of over-piping icing to create elaborate ruffles, scrolls, garlands, pearls and more.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The steering wheel also has a new feature: two giant scroll wheels.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Don’t wait to shop your favorite finds, and keep scrolling for more of our top rug picks below.
—Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
For a few ideas on how to wear it right now, scroll below.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more essential first-aid gear that should also be in your kit.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to learn more about these fashion moments from over the weekend, below.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
My urge to scroll through videos of the attack ebbed.
—Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Keep scrolling to shop more shackets inspired by celebrities below.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Keep scrolling The feds just botched financial aid data for roughly 200K students.
—USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
Noun
With brands like Teva, Adidas, Crocs, and Skechers in the mix, your dream shoes are just a scroll away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone with an OLED display that rolls out like a scroll.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2024
Seen on a quick scroll through social media, the stylish spouses appear like the anti-girl-bosses.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
One scroll of her Instagram immediately reveals said penchant for daydreamy looks and digital mood boards, which Baker does after creating a look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
Go to Settings, scroll to General, and click on iPhone Storage from the menu.
—Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Using two hands, you’re meant to navigate with both the rolling, sliding bar and the spinning scroll wheel.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
In addition to retro color pairings, such as pink and green, this trend has sparked the comeback of Lambeth piping, a classic English tradition of over-piping icing to create elaborate ruffles, scrolls, garlands, pearls and more.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The steering wheel also has a new feature: two giant scroll wheels.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024
Verb
Keep scrolling for more fuss-free two-pieces that all come in a summery white.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Don’t wait to shop your favorite finds, and keep scrolling for more of our top rug picks below.
—Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
For a few ideas on how to wear it right now, scroll below.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling for more essential first-aid gear that should also be in your kit.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to learn more about these fashion moments from over the weekend, below.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
My urge to scroll through videos of the attack ebbed.
—Ayelet Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Keep scrolling to shop more shackets inspired by celebrities below.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Keep scrolling The feds just botched financial aid data for roughly 200K students.
—USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English scrowle, blend of rolle roll and scrowe scrap, scroll (from Anglo-French escrowe, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schrode piece cut off, Old High German scrōt) — more at shred entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1973, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of scroll was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing scroll
Dictionary Entries Near scroll
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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scroll
1 of 2 noun1
: a roll of paper or animal skin that has been prepared as a writing surface
especially
: one on which something is written or engraved
2
: an ornament resembling a loosely or partly rolled scroll
scroll
2 of 2 verb
: to move (as text or graphics) up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
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