View synonyms for

rounder

[ roun-der ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that rounds something.
a person who makes a round.
Slang. a petty criminal or drunken ne’er-do-well.
(initial capital letter) British. a Methodist minister who travels a circuit among congregations.
rounders, (used with a singular verb) a game somewhat resembling baseball, played in England.
Informal. a boxing match of a specified number of rounds (used in combination):
a 15-rounder.

rounder

/ ˈ��ʊ�Ի�ə /

noun

a run round all four bases after one hit in rounders
a tool or machine for rounding edges or surfaces

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of rounder¹

First recorded in 1615–25; round ¹ + -er ¹

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

“When I was young, everyone believed that the moon was rounder abroad,” said the 25-year-old freelance worker in Taipei.

From

Since pointier wings indicate stronger flying and dispersal abilities, the team predicted such birds would be better equipped to respond to environmental pressures than those with rounder wings.

From

He points to a series of smaller, rounder holes further along.

From

The team is facing major decisions this summer with its roster, beginning on draft night when the team could combine the No. 17 pick with first- rounders in 2029 and 2031 in a trade.

From

“And I became kind of absorbed by Karajan’s style, this rounder, mellower, deeper quality of sound.”

From

roundelay rounders

Browse