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round

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adjective

ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce round (audio)
1
a(1)
: having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center
(2)
: cylindrical
a round peg
b
: approximately round
a round face
2
: well filled out : plump, shapely
3
a
: complete, full
a round dozen
a round ton
b
: approximately correct
especially : exact only to a specific decimal or place
use the round number 1400 for the exact figure 1411
c
: substantial in amount : ample
a good round price T. B. Costain
4
: direct in utterance : outspoken
a round denunciation
5
: moving in or forming a circle
6
a
: brought to completion or perfection : finished
b
: presented with lifelike fullness or vividness
7
: delivered with a swing of the arm
a round blow
8
a
: having full or unimpeded resonance or tone : sonorous
b
: pronounced with rounded lips : labialized
9
: of or relating to handwriting predominantly curved rather than angular
roundness
ˈrau̇n(d)-nəs How to pronounce round (audio)
noun

round

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adverb

: around

round

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noun

1
a
: something (such as a circle, globe, or ring) that is round
b(1)
: a knot of people
(2)
: a circle of things
2
: round dance sense 1
3
: a musical canon in which each part begins on the same note and is continuously repeated
4
a
: a rung of a ladder or a chair
b
: a rounded molding
5
a
: a circling or circuitous path or course
b
: motion in a circle or a curving path
6
a
: a route or circuit habitually covered (as by a security guard or police officer)
b
: a series of similar or customary calls or stops
They were always together, fighting to cure paralysis. An endless round of fundraisers, Congressional testimony. Diane Sawyer
—often used in plural
You see, in election time local politicians, aspirants for office, have a way of making the rounds of the saloons to get votes. Jack London… no one … was surprised to see him making the TV news rounds within hours of his announced termination … Kristi Owram
especially : a series of regularly scheduled professional calls on hospital patients made by a doctor or nurse
—usually used in plural
… if laboratory test results are not available to physicians when they make their routine morning rounds, they may have to delay patient management, repeat their rounds at a later time, and perhaps prolong their patients' hospital stays. David A. Novis and Jane C. Dale
7
: a drink of liquor apiece served at one time to each person in a group
I'll buy the next round
8
: a sequence of recurring routine or repetitive actions or events
went about my round of chores
the newest round of talks
9
: a period of time that recurs in a fixed pattern
the daily round
10
a
: one shot fired by a weapon or by each man in a military unit
b
: a unit of ammunition consisting of the parts necessary to fire one shot
11
a
: a unit of action in a contest or game which comprises a stated period, covers a prescribed distance, includes a specified number of plays, or gives each player one turn
b
: a division of a tournament in which each contestant plays an opponent
12
: a prolonged burst (as of applause)
13
a
: a cut of meat (such as beef) especially between the rump and the lower leg see beef illustration
b
: a slice of food
a round of bread
14
: a rounded or curved part

round

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verb (1)

rounded; rounding; rounds

transitive verb

1
a
: to make round
b(1)
: to make (the lips) round and protruded (as in the pronunciation of \ü\)
(2)
: to pronounce with lip rounding : labialize
2
a
: go around
b
: to pass part of the way around
3
: encircle, encompass
4
: to bring to completion or perfection
—often used with off or out
5
: to express as a round number
—often used with off
11.3572 rounded off to two decimal places becomes 11.36

intransitive verb

1
a
: to become round, plump, or shapely
b
: to reach fullness or completion
2
: to follow a winding course : bend

round

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preposition

1
: around
2
: all during : throughout
round the year

round

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verb (2)

rounded; rounding; rounds

transitive verb

1
archaic : whisper
2
archaic : to speak to in a whisper
Phrases
in the round
1
: in full sculptured form unattached to a background
2
: with an inclusive or comprehensive view or representation
3
: with a center stage surrounded by an audience
a play presented in the round
round on
: to turn against : assail

Synonyms

Adjective

Adverb

Noun

Verb (1)

Preposition

Example Sentences

Adjective The baby has a round face. the owl's big, round eyes a shirt with a round collar Adverb people working there all year round gather round and listen to my story Noun a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam a busy round of parties during the holiday season Preposition talked to voters round the city See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Coat three 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 People with round eyes will always have a doe-eyed look, but luscious lashes that curl up towards the sky will only enhance that natural beauty. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Rosh Hashana feasts feature ceremonial foods like apples dipped in honey to usher in a sweet new year, and round loaves of challah bread representing the circular cycle of time, plus traditional fare like brisket, kugel and matzo ball soup. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, by contrast, chose a round-neck dress with a subtle black cape, pairing it with understated diamond-and-pearl earrings given to her by the queen. Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 For each round win, the player usually gets one prize card from their opponent's deck. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 The tournament will have four games minimum, round robin with single or double, elimination tournament to follow depending on number of players. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 The truck takes a beating on the gravel and dirt road on multiple round trips of more than 30 miles most days. Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 Use this round rattan tray to serve charcuterie, fruits or drinks to your guests this season. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Chris Pine round out the cast. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2022 Offensive linemen Rashaad Coward and Danny Isidora, defensive lineman Manny Jones, wide receiver Jontre Kirklin, linebacker Jesse Luketa, cornerback Jace Whittaker, defensive lineman Antwaun Woods and linebacker Chandler Wooten round out the squad. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Sheila Atim and rising talent Thuso Mbedu round out the core cast. Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Jennie Ruby Jane, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennot, Hari Nef, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Dean, Ramsey, Anne Heche and Hank Azaria round out The Idol‘s cast. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 MemryX is only a little over three years old and has made great progress by my yardstick, completing its seed financing round in 2019 and just seven months later proving its proprietary architecture worked in silicon. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Fellow junior Ella Baird and sophomores Cammy Reid, Maureen O’Leary and Avery Paez, as well as a pair of skilled freshmen round out the Blue Streaks’ roster. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 Fran Quinn swings away during his Tuesday practice round. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2022 Will Zalatoris opened with a 66, his lowest career round in a major championship, to grab a share of second with Pebble Beach winner Tom Hoge. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 20 May 2022
Noun
Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II were first-round picks. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 22 Sep. 2022 Instead, Holden quickly found himself behind a future-Heisman Award winner and multiple first-round picks on the depth chart. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 20 Sep. 2022 San Francisco traded three first-round picks to move up nine spots to take Lance, making a major investment in him. Josh Dubow, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 The Ravens only sure things at cornerback are rookie fourth-round picks Damarion Williams and Jalyn Armour-Davis. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022 San Francisco traded three first-round picks to move up nine spots to take Lance, making a major investment in him. Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2022 In 2019, the Rams sent two first-round draft picks to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a trade for Ramsey. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of letting Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowl passer the team traded two first-round picks to acquire, attempt to convert, the Broncos sent their kicker onto the field to try and nail one of the longest kicks in NFL history. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 The Cavs acquired Mitchell in a trade with the Jazz this month, sending Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round draft picks and two pick swaps to Utah. David Wysong, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Custom cabinetry, marble countertops, a glass backsplash, and state-of-the-art appliances round out this elegant room. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 That's not how most people gather 'round the heart of the living room. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 For a closer look at the rest of her holy-grail beauty favorites, Addo gives BAZAAR.com an inside scoop on the key products that round out her daily routine, which often starts with a morning workout. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 An early-season series against the Giants was postponed when the season start was delayed by MLB labor strife, with one game played earlier this year and these two to round out the series. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Wilson, Washington Mystics guards Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins, and Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles round out the first team. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 Blanket stitch around the edges of a felt superhero mask and round out the look with a tailor tape measure bracelet adorned with sewing charms. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2022 This Cincinnati locale is known not for just tiki drinks, but for the bourbon, barbecue and smoked chicken wings that round out the menu. Allison Jack, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Herbs and spices vary from vendor to vendor, while condiments like ginger, chillies and cabbage typically round out the perfect bite. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022
Preposition
Surely Johnson has been salivating round the clock, waiting to get back on the air to play Trump talking about the FBI raid. Bill Carter For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Yes, there be spoilers ‘round these parts, ya here? Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 But the sense in the industry is that Apple’s longstanding ability to take a significant challenge and create an elegant and intuitive solution means that this time round it’s more likely to gain rapid, widespread acceptance. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022 From 1884 to 1922, builders worked on the house round the clock, resulting in seven stories, some 160 rooms, 2,000 doors and 47 stairways, some of which lead to unexpected places like 15ft drops or nowhere at all. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 The Mother’s Day post heard round the world led to an avalanche in her Instagram comments and an extremely entertaining spin-off. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 31 Dec. 2021 From face-offs both fictional and real to a power couple's (re-)engagement and the slap heard round the world. Ew Staff, EW.com, 1 July 2022 The slap heard round the world turned out not to be a skit, but an unplanned eruption whose cultural significance is now being refracted through the distorted lens of our disunited nation. Peniel E. Joseph, CNN, 28 Mar. 2022 Lifeguards began using personal watercraft and inflatable raft round the 1980s to quickly reach people in danger on the beach. Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022
Verb
Don’t Worry, Darling and the spit seen ’round the world, Lea Michele’s insane New York Times profile, and yet another moral panic about Target. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 On stage in Liverpool on Thursday night, Dave Chappelle delivered a stinging assessment of the Oscars slap heard ‘round the world. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Extended forecasts are looking at increasing temperatures Sunday and Monday to round out Labor Day weekend. oregonlive, 31 Aug. 2022 To round out the foursome, icy blonde Rosé wore a timeless long sleeve mini dress with a wrapped, cascading floral detail. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 Check out some easy pumpkin recipes to round out your seasonal menu. Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 20 Aug. 2022 New Haven police filed 161 reports, and Hartford, with 91 reports, round out the top five. Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2022 Since there’s no flour to round out the gritty texture, fine or extra-fine cornmeal works best here. Vallery Lomas, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 The tassels are fun and elegant, and the simple stripes add visual interest to round out the look. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English round, rounde "spherical, circular, rounded," borrowed from Anglo-French reund, rund, rount, going back to Vulgar Latin *retundus, altered (by presumed vowel dissimilation) from Latin rotundus — more at rotund

Adverb

Middle English, "in a circle," derivative of round, rounde round entry 1

Noun

Middle English rond, round, rounde "spherical body or form, circle," in part derivative of round, rounde round entry 1, in part borrowed from Anglo-French rund, rond (in en rund "round about") and runde (in a la runde "round about"), both nominal derivatives of reund, rund round entry 1

Verb (1)

Middle English rounden "to form a ball, be circular, cut (hair) close around the head," in part derivative of round round entry 1, in part borrowed from Anglo-French runder "to revolve" and Old French rondir "to make round," derivatives of rund, rond round entry 1

Preposition

derivative of round entry 2

Verb (2)

alteration of Middle English rounen, from Old English rūnian; akin to Old English rūn mystery — more at rune

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Preposition

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of round was in the 14th century

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