roundabout

/ɹˈaʊndəbˌaʊt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
   “the explanation was circuitous and puzzling”
2. deviating from a straight course
   “a scenic but devious route”

noun

1. a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
   “the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary”
2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement

Synonyms for roundabout

• circuitous
• indirect
• devious
• traffic circle
• circle
• rotary
• carousel
• carrousel
• merry-go-round
• whirligig

Words that rhyme with roundabout

• out
• about
• turnout
• rout
• blackout
• clout
• pout
• scout
• shout
• stout
• tout
• bout
• doubt
• lookout
• sellout
• sprout
• blowout
• checkout
• cutout
• dugout
• holdout
• knockout
• readout
• snout
• spout
• takeout
• washout
• devout
• dropout
• drought