roundup

American  

[round-uhp] / ˈraʊndˌʌp /

noun

1. the driving together of cattle, horses, etc., for inspection, branding, shipping to market, or the like, as in the western U.S.

2. the people and horses who do this.

3. the herd so collected.

4. the gathering together of scattered items or groups of people.

   a police roundup of suspects.

5. a summary, brief listing, or résumé of related facts, figures, or information.

   Sunday's newspaper has a sports roundup giving the final score of every baseball game of the past week.

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roundup Idioms  

1. see head for (the last roundup). Also see round up.

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Etymology

Origin of roundup

First recorded in 1760–70; noun use of verb phrase round up

Example Sentences

She said she made a complaint about the use of Roundup in the San Juan Creek flood channel about a year ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The company is hoping that the US Supreme Court will provide some relief in a case involving a Missouri man who says Roundup is responsible for his blood cancer.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Roundup weedkiller, which contains glyphosate, was originally developed by Monsanto in the 1970s.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

While washing food can remove most of the chemicals, direct exposure from inhaling Roundup while it’s sprayed on crops likely carries a much higher risk.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“You heard about the Verne Hamilton case over in Roundup? Been charged with making seditious comments, saying he wouldn’t go to war, that they’d have to take him feet first if he was conscripted?”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson