scroll
noun
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Definition of scroll
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document
b
archaic
: a written message
d
: a riband with rolled ends often inscribed with a motto
2a
: 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
scroll
verb
scrolled;
scrolling;
scrolls
Definition of scroll (Entry 2 of 2)
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— David Yeadon
: to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
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Other Words from scroll
Noun
scrolled
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of scroll in a Sentence
Noun
He read from the scroll. a scarf with lovely green scrolls on itVerb
You have to scroll the screen to see the bottom of the Web page.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Last year, the Feingold family provided the transformational gift that made the Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Feingold Family Synagogue, its Sefer Torah scroll and outdoor garden possible at the base. — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "U.S. Energy Secretary tours IDF shul donated by Delray Couple," 11 Sep. 2019 For those of you lucky enough to hit the beaches, scroll down for the BeachCast. — David Streit, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Sunny and delightfully warm through Saturday. Just a few showers late in the holiday weekend.," 29 Aug. 2019 There were more than a few scroll-stopping beauty moments on Instagram feeds this week. — Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Aweng Chuol, Margot Robbie, and More," 26 May 2019 After logging in, the visitor used the mouse’s scroll wheel — something the customer had never done before. — Stacy Cowley, The Seattle Times, "Banks and retailers are tracking how you type, swipe and tap while browsing online," 13 Aug. 2018 This exhibition presents some of the most spectacular archeological finds from the site — including bronzes, marble statuary and objects from the library of papyrus scrolls that give the villa its name. — Los Angeles Times, "Datebook: How Duke Ellington inspired an art show about black and Latino experience," 15 Aug. 2019 Anyone who has looked at a smartphone for hours at a time will tell you how how powerful the smartphone-scroll inertia can be. — Carrie Battan, Harper's BAZAAR, "Escaping the Seduction of Your Smartphone," 26 July 2018 Simply scroll on ahead to find the 8 beauty deals Teen Vogue readers have devoured all through the Nordstrom's Anniversary sale. — Teen Vogue, "Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale 2019: The 8 Beauty Deals Teen Vogue Readers Purchased," 2 Aug. 2019 Indeed, scroll through Instagram and you’ll be greeted with endless variations of essentially the same luminous #skingoal. — Sarah Todd, Quartzy, "Why getting dewy skin became a global obsession," 24 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
But combing through all those countless pages, scrolling and searching for what feels like hours to find that stuff that's actually good and not just a hunk of junk from China? — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Thursday," 22 Aug. 2019 Does the mere thought of spending an entire day without checking email, texting your family, and scrolling through social media make your palms sweaty? — Amy Capetta, Redbook, "7 Signs You're Addicted to Your Phone," 13 June 2017 Today youngsters may waste hours scrolling through Instagram and shooting zombies on Fortnite. — The Economist, "America’s elderly seem more screen-obsessed than the young," 14 Aug. 2019 Jose was scrolling through his Instagram feed and came across a photo posted by one of his friends. — Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Bridal Bliss: Chloe and Jose's Glamorous Chicago Wedding Was An Absolute Stunner," 14 Aug. 2019 In the story, characters, through a sort of high-tech contact lens implant, are able to relive their own memories at will, and view others’ as easily as scrolling through their iPhone photo reel. — Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartzy, "Snap’s latest bid to sell their failed spectacles: make it fashion," 13 Aug. 2019 Plus, half the pleasure comes from scrolling through the lists for cheesy titles. — The Editors, Marie Claire, "The Hottest Porn for Women on the Internet," 13 Aug. 2019 On a field trip to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Ashish Bibireddy put on headphones and scrolled through a jukebox of music from an influential 1927 recording session. — Fortune, "How Taking Medical Students Into Coal Mines and Country Music Museums Helps Lure New Doctors to Rural Areas," 9 Aug. 2019 Last month a short video of an unidentified man scrolling through movie options on an airplane screen with a bare foot went viral. — Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, "No one — and I mean no one — wants to see your bare feet on a plane. Ever.," 6 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scroll.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for scroll
scroll
noun
English Language Learners Definition of scroll
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a long piece of paper that rolls around one or two cylinders and that usually has something written or drawn on it
: a decoration that looks like the curled ends of a scroll
scroll
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of scroll (Entry 2 of 2)
computers
: to move text or images of a Web page, document, etc., up, down, or to the side on a computer screen so that you can see all of it
See the full definition for scroll in the English Language Learners Dictionary
scroll
noun
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Kids Definition of scroll
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a roll of paper or parchment on which something is written or engraved
scroll
verb
scrolled;
scrolling
Kids Definition of scroll (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move words or images up or down a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll