spring roll

noun

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

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Ben tells him what’s on the menu — non-Italian dishes like crispy duck spring rolls and wahoo (fish) — but the guests want pasta; specifically, anchovy-lemon pasta. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026 Collard greens take the place of rice paper wraps for heartier and more nutritious spring rolls. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026 As the first days of spring roll around and the water temps finally start ticking up into the low 50’s during the mid-day sun, the Alabama rig will be your best friend. Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026 Nguyen plans to unveil a menu that will include sticky rice, spring rolls and Vietnamese bao. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring roll

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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 2 May. 2026.

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spring roll

noun
: egg roll
also : any of various similar appetizers
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