Word Information

Roundabout

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Definitions for Roundabout

noun
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
Synonyms
traffic circle circle rotary
Examples
  1. the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary
noun
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
Synonyms
carousel carrousel merry-go-round whirligig
adjective
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the explanation was circuitous and puzzling
  2. a roundabout paragraph
  3. hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
adjective
deviating from a straight course
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a scenic but devious route
  2. a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
  3. a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic

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