Roll around

verb

To move by turning over and over, usually in a relaxed or uncontrolled way.

The toddler was happily rolling around on the grass.
Visual representation of "roll around" - To move by turning over and over, usually in a relaxed or uncontrolled way

Often appears as...

  • roll around on the floor
  • roll around in the grass
verb

When a specific time or event arrives.

When Christmas rolls around, we decorate the whole house.
Visual representation of "roll around" - When a specific time or event arrives

Often appears as...

  • roll around again
  • next time rolls around
verb

To spend time doing nothing in particular and enjoying yourself.

We spent the whole summer just rolling around on the beach.
Visual representation of "roll around" - To spend time doing nothing in particular and enjoying yourself

Often appears as...

  • roll around on the beach
  • roll around in the sand

Usage tips

Informal

verb

To move by turning over and over, usually in a relaxed or uncontrolled way.

The toddler was happily rolling around on the grass.
Visual representation of "roll around" - To move by turning over and over, usually in a relaxed or uncontrolled way

Often appears as...

  • roll around on the floor
  • roll around in the grass
verb

When a specific time or event arrives.

When Christmas rolls around, we decorate the whole house.
Visual representation of "roll around" - When a specific time or event arrives

Often appears as...

  • roll around again
  • next time rolls around
verb

To spend time doing nothing in particular and enjoying yourself.

We spent the whole summer just rolling around on the beach.
Visual representation of "roll around" - To spend time doing nothing in particular and enjoying yourself

Often appears as...

  • roll around on the beach
  • roll around in the sand

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "roll around"
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Physical Activity

Use when describing playful or carefree movements, often on a surface.

Illustration for Physical Activity
The puppies were rolling around on the carpet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lack of Direction

Implies a lack of specific purpose or direction in the movement.

Illustration for Lack of Direction
He was just rolling around on the floor laughing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Imagery

Brings to mind informal, casual situations, not used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Imagery
After the picnic, we were rolling around in the park.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Activity

Use when describing playful or carefree movements, often on a surface.

Illustration for Physical Activity
The puppies were rolling around on the carpet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lack of Direction

Implies a lack of specific purpose or direction in the movement.

Illustration for Lack of Direction
He was just rolling around on the floor laughing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Imagery

Brings to mind informal, casual situations, not used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Imagery
After the picnic, we were rolling around in the park.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Activity

Use when describing playful or carefree movements, often on a surface.

Illustration for Physical Activity
The puppies were rolling around on the carpet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lack of Direction

Implies a lack of specific purpose or direction in the movement.

Illustration for Lack of Direction
He was just rolling around on the floor laughing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Imagery

Brings to mind informal, casual situations, not used in formal contexts.

Illustration for Informal Imagery
After the picnic, we were rolling around in the park.
Visual representation of the word "Roll around"

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