NYT Dictionary

ROLLBACK

/ˈroʊl.ˌbæk/
NounVerbROLL-backroll-back · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A return to a prior state by undoing some operation, especially of policy or price changes.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

The noun is a deverbal from roll back. The verb is a back-formation from the noun despite being redundant to roll back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

reversionrevertslide trucktow truck[Appendix:Glossaryregime changeroll backabatementagioallowancebacksliding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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