scroll

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document
b
archaic : a written message
c
d
: a riband with rolled ends often inscribed with a motto
2
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 adjective

Illustration of scroll

Illustration of scroll
  • scroll 1a

scroll

2 of 2

verb

scrolled; scrolling; scrolls

intransitive verb

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 windowsDavid Yeadon

transitive verb

: 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 Web
Noun
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 Their efforts have decoded around 5% of the first scroll. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2024 The tearoom itself might be decorated with rare works of art, such as paintings or calligraphy mounted on hanging scrolls, elaborate flower vases and incense burners. Paul S. Atkins, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2024 In the digital era, where every scroll, click and view can turn into a potential business opportunity, startups are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to capture attention and drive growth. Xinyue 'coco' Chen, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Part of an ancient 2,000-year-old scroll has been deciphered by researchers using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
Verb
Whether following a map, scrolling through your playlist, or watching a video while parked, phone mirroring brings convenience to your car’s dashboard. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024 Keep scrolling to shop BaubleBar bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more starting at $6. BaubleBar Jewelry on Sale Now BaubleBar Milan Pisa Bracelet, $24 at checkout (orig. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 Keep scrolling Here's expert advice for your first solo trip. USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024 Keep scrolling to see our favorite looks from the 2024 Academy Awards. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024 People aren’t scrolling through their TV channels anymore. Jane Thier, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 There’s more beautiful, pastel kitchenware to shop from Le Creuset’s fabulous Spring collection, so scroll through more timeless pieces from the collection below. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024 Keep scrolling to shop the 51 best deals that come highly recommended by this professional gear outfitter. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024 Then, keep scrolling to check out more from the Align line. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 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

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Cite this Entry

“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

scroll

1 of 2 noun
1
: 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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