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/raʊnd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A circular object or event.
She threw a round of applause for the performers.
A stage in a competition.
He advanced to the next round of the tournament.
A series of events or occasions.
We had our weekly round of meetings yesterday.
verb
To make something round in shape.
He rounded the edges of the table to prevent injuries.
To go around something.
The car rounded the corner smoothly.
To increase a number to the nearest whole number.
Please round the total cost to the nearest dollar.
adjective
Having a shape like a circle or sphere.
The ball is perfectly round.
Characterized by fullness or completeness.
She gave a round smile of satisfaction.
Etymology
Middle English 'runde', from Old French 'rond', from Latin 'rotundus', meaning 'round'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
round the clock
continuously, all day and night.
round up
to gather a group of people or things.
round about
approximately, more or less.
Related Words
roundness
the quality of being round.
roundup
an act of bringing together.
roundel
a circular emblem or design.
Slang Meanings
A round of drinks.
Let's get a round in for everyone.
A round of applause.
That performance deserves a round!