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all-rounder

American  
[awl-roun-der] / ˈɔlˈraʊn dər /

noun

  1. a person of great versatility or wide-ranging skills.

    The job needs an all-rounder who knows sales, accounting, and something about computers.
all-rounder British  

noun

  1. a versatile person, esp in a sport

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Etymology

Origin of all-rounder

1855–60; all (a)round + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The all-rounder was named as cricket bible Wisden's leading female player in the world in 2015 and has twice been the International Cricket Council's women's ODI cricketer of the year - in 2013 and 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Four India players are recognised for their part in the thrilling 2-2 Test series draw in England - captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pace bowler Mohammed Siraj.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A frontline spinner needs to be identified, although an all-rounder like Rehan Ahmed or James Coles could be tried.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The all-rounder struggled at the Champions Trophy as England lost all three of their matches.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Some people may think that an all-rounder is an all-rounder, and that if one is careful to get an all-rounder one has done all that is necessary.

From The Three Clerks by Trollope, Anthony

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