French roll

noun

1. a circular or oval bread roll having a hard or crispy crust.
2. Also called French twist. a coiffure for women in which the hair is combed back from the face and arranged in a vertical roll on the back of the head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of French roll¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

I guess the marketing worked because I ordered the turkey club that comes on a house French roll.

From Los Angeles Times

Lightly toast some bread under the broiler; this could be a slice of sourdough, a split French roll or whatever you have on hand.

From Washington Post

The first English mention of the dish came in 1747, according to the "Oxford Companion to Food," and used thin slices of French roll rather than meringue.

From Salon

According to Chicagoans, a true Italian beef relies on a consistent, harmonious formula of roast beef and hot giardiniera, all atop — this is important — a Turano Baking Company French roll.

From New York Times

It’s served on a French roll with shaved roast beef, provolone cheese and grilled onions.

From Los Angeles Times