roll in
phrasal verb
rolled in; rolling in; rolls in
1
: to appear or arrive in large numbers or amounts
The money has been rolling in.
2
: to arrive at a place especially later than usual or expected
He finally rolled in at 3:30 in the morning.
Examples of roll in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The drama was what kept the show going and their paychecks rolling in.
—
Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
With bo la lot, seasoned ground beef is rolled in piper sarmentosum, also colloquially known as wild betel leaves, which have an herbal and peppery flavor when cooked.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
As the New Year rolls in, many of us are looking to refresh our mindset and energy.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Watching the uniformed masses lock in their often-suicidal choices, one by one, triggers the same trepidation as watching election results roll in.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for roll in 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
With bo la lot, seasoned ground beef is rolled in piper sarmentosum, also colloquially known as wild betel leaves, which have an herbal and peppery flavor when cooked.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
As the New Year rolls in, many of us are looking to refresh our mindset and energy.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Watching the uniformed masses lock in their often-suicidal choices, one by one, triggers the same trepidation as watching election results roll in.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for roll in
Dictionary Entries Near roll in
Cite this Entry
“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share