all-rounder

American

[awl-roun-der] / ˈɔlˈraʊn dər /

noun

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

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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"Honestly, it's not rocket science," all-rounder Stokes told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When Stokes retires, Ahmed could move up the order as England's all-rounder.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Nottinghamshire left-armer Liam Patterson-White, Sussex off-spinner Jack Carson and Northants all-rounder Calvin Harrison are all respected in county cricket.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

After asking Shoaib Bashir to learn on the job, England then turned to batting all-rounder Will Jacks for four Tests, with predictable results.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Being behind a small time publication, one had to be an all-rounder — looking after all areas of publication — editorial, circulation, advertising, printing, accounts, and whatever work was left to be done.

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