Meaning & use
ready roll
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UK/ˈredi rəʊl/
US/ˈredi roʊl/
Meaning
nouncountable
A type of sushi roll that is prepared and ready to eat, typically containing cooked or raw fish and vegetables.
Grammar: Countable; plural is 'ready rolls'.
Patterns
- a ready roll
- order a ready roll
- make ready rolls
I bought a salmon ready roll for lunch.
The restaurant offers several kinds of ready rolls, including avocado and tuna.
Ready rolls are convenient when you don't have time to make sushi at home.
Word forms
| plural | ready rolls |
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Common combinations
- salmon ready roll
- The salmon ready roll was fresh and delicious.
- vegetarian ready roll
- She ordered a vegetarian ready roll with cucumber and avocado.
- ready roll set
- The ready roll set comes with eight pieces.
Synonyms and how they differ
- sushi roll
- Sushi roll is the general term for any roll made with vinegared rice and fillings; a ready roll is a specific type that is pre-made.
Commonly confused: ready roll or ready-made?
ready roll vs ready-made
Ready-made means already prepared or available, not a type of sushi.
Practice
What is a 'ready roll'?
Choose one answer.
A ready roll is a sushi roll that is already made and can be eaten immediately. The other options are not related to this food term.
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