round

/ɹˈaʊnd/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a charge of ammunition for a single shot
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
“the never-ending cycle of the seasons”
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
“in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name”
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
“the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning”
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
“a round of golf takes about 4 hours”
the usual activities in your day
“the doctor made his rounds”
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
the course along which communications spread
“the story is going the rounds in Washington”
a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
“he ordered a second round”
a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
“they enjoyed singing rounds”
an outburst of applause
“there was a round of applause”

adjective

having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
“orotund tones”
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
“in round numbers”

verb

wind around; move along a circular course
“round the bend”
make round
“round the edges”
pronounce with rounded lips
attack in speech or writing
“The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker”
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
“polish your social manners”
express as a round number
“round off the amount”
become round, plump, or shapely
“The young woman is fleshing out”

adverb

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