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round-faced

American  
[round-feyst] / ˈraʊndˈfeɪst /

adjective

  1. having a face that is round.


Etymology

Origin of round-faced

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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There was no such luck for Ismael Veranes, the round-faced human resources director of Cuba's national theater.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

But don’t be deceived by the cuddly exterior of the round-faced characters.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2023

Ronald Reagan was president and MTV started putting music videos on the air just as my childhood became flush with options: transforming robots, round-faced dolls that grew from vegetable gardens, a real American hero.

From Salon Nov. 27, 2022

The new round-faced Pixel Watch, made from stainless steel and glass with dozens of wristband options, enables contactless payments, music control and turn-by-turn directions.

From Reuters Oct. 6, 2022

They’re my very own round-faced cheering squad, there in the background, peeking through the fog in my mind.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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