Illustration of scroll
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a
: 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
scrolled; scrolling; scrolls
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: 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—
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: to cause (text or graphics on a display screen) to move in scrolling
Examples of scroll in a Sentence
Noun
He read from the scroll.
a scarf with lovely green scrolls on it
Verb
You have to scroll the screen to see the bottom of the Web page.
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Noun
Founded in 1663, this small store on the main crossing at Ginza is the perfect place to pick up a bespoke scroll, a notebook of handmade paper, a beautiful Japanese fan or other unique gifts.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Take a scroll as a breather from the chaotic news cycle.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Verb
Keep scrolling for all of the Prime Video July 2025 releases.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Keep scrolling for even more Amazon deals on portable air conditioners of various sizes starting at $180.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 10 July 2025
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“Scroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scroll. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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scroll
1 of 2 noun1
: a roll of paper or animal skin that has been prepared as a writing surface
especially
: one on which something is written or engraved
2
: an ornament resembling a loosely or partly rolled scroll
scroll
2 of 2 verb
: to move (as text or graphics) up or down or across a display screen as if by unrolling a scroll
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