Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

credits-roll

noun

/ˈkrɛdɪts roʊl/

Definition

A sequence of text displayed in films, television shows, or other media that lists the names of individuals who contributed to the production.

Examples

After the film ended, we stayed to watch the credits roll and see the names of everyone involved.
The credits rolled quietly as the lights slowly came up in the cinema.
Many people like to look for Easter eggs during the credits roll of their favorite films.

Meaning

Credits-roll refers to the part of a movie or show that appears at the end or sometimes at the beginning, showing the names of the cast, crew, and other contributors.