spring roll

noun

: egg roll
also : any of various similar appetizers especially in Asian cuisine

Examples of spring roll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vang and Nancy Yang plan to eventually apply for permits to serve hot Hmong food such as spring rolls, tilapia plates and sticky rice with pork belly or sausage at Calvin’s Market. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024 As spring rolls in, here are some of the coolest bobs of 2024. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024 Tran is a good fryer in general; her lovely spring rolls crackle like old parchment. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024 The spring roll is presented as upright bundles packed with hearts of palm, daikon and other vegetables. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 Step 4 Assemble the spring rolls: In a wide bowl of hot water, soak one wrapper until pliable, 15–30 seconds. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024 The attraction was Tran’s menu, an extensive survey of Vietnamese home-style cooking, including pho, hot pots, papaya salad, spring rolls, steamed rice crepes and dozens of other dishes. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 Vegan options at Panda Express include vegetable spring rolls and eggplant tofu, which are reportedly only available at select locations. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024 Noodles, dumplings, spring rolls, a rice cake and a whole fish may be served for dinner for good luck throughout the year. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spring roll was in 1927

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“Spring roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20roll. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

spring roll

noun
: egg roll
also : any of various similar appetizers
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