blue roll

English

Noun

blue roll (countable and uncountable, plural blue rolls)

  1. A type of paper towel that comes in large rolls, used for mopping up spills, etc.
    I spilled my coffee, so I asked at the counter for some blue roll.
    • 2023, Alice Slater, Death of a Bookseller:
      I [] rummage around in the cupboards, gathering supplies. A dusty bottle of multipurpose cleaning spray, blue roll, a sad grey J-cloth, furniture polish.