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- Dictionaryroundabout/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
noun
- 1. a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it. British "turn right at the next roundabout" Similar
- 2. a large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on. British
adjective
- 1. not following a short direct route; circuitous: "we need to take a roundabout route to throw off any pursuit" Similar Opposite
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ROUNDABOUT definition: 1. a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle…. Learn more.
The meaning of ROUNDABOUT is circuitous, indirect. How to use roundabout in a sentence.
ROUNDABOUT meaning: 1. a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle…. Learn more.
A roundabout is a circular structure in the road at a place where several roads meet. You drive round it until you come to the road that you want.
ROUNDABOUT definition: 1. a circular place where roads meet and where cars drive around until they arrive at the road that…. Learn more.
Roundabout definition: circuitous or indirect, as a road, journey, method, statement or person.. See examples of ROUNDABOUT used in a sentence.
There are 29 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word roundabout, 14 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A roundabout, a rotary and a traffic circle are types of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction. [1][2]
adjective. circuitous or indirect, as a road, journey, method, statement or person. Synonyms: tortuous, rambling. (of clothing) cut circularly at the bottom; having no tails, train, or the like. noun. a short, close-fitting coat or jacket worn by men or boys, especially in the 19th century. British. a merry-go-round.
A roundabout is an intersection that uses a circular junction instead of stoplights or stop signs to manage traffic flow. Instead of every car stopping, they enter the roundabout slowly, and traffic moves almost continuously.
