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1roundabout
adjective round·about \ˈrau̇n-də-ˌbau̇t\
: not direct
: not simple, clear, or plain : long and confusing
Full Definition of ROUNDABOUT
: circuitous, indirect <had to take a roundabout route>
— round·about·ness noun
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First Known Use of ROUNDABOUT
1608
Related to ROUNDABOUT
- Synonyms
- circuitous, circular, indirect
- Antonyms
- direct, straight, straightforward
Rhymes with ROUNDABOUT
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2roundabout
noun
Definition of ROUNDABOUT
1
: a circuitous route : detour
2
British : merry-go-round
3
: a short close-fitting jacket worn by men and boys especially in the 19th century
4
British : rotary 2
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First Known Use of ROUNDABOUT
1755
ROUNDABOUT Defined for Kids
roundabout
adjective round·about \ˈrau̇n-də-ˌbau̇t\
Definition of ROUNDABOUT for Kids
: not direct <I took a roundabout route to get here.>
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