a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table.
the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself.
Arthurian Legend. Round Table,
the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat.
King Arthur and his knights.
(in Arthurian legend) the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence
Arthur and his knights collectively
one of an organization of clubs of young business and professional men who meet in order to further social and business activities and charitable work
(in New Zealand) an organization of businessmen supporting policies of the New Right
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
First recorded in 1820–30
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But unfortunately, by the time Rausch steps up to defend him, the innocent comic is beyond any chance of clemency at the banishment round table.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Adjacent to the cuisine center is a breakfast nook with a round table.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 2026
Rachel's fate was sealed in a small chest, after the round table had voted for her and James in a tie that led to sudden death, Rachel had one chance to stay in the game.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
To fail to come to a consensus at one round table is unfortunate.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
There were even more on the low, round table in front of the fireplace.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
But it said representatives from business, civil society, health, culture, higher education and policing would take part in individual round-table discussions with members of the Jewish community, hosted by the ministers.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
And on “Brand New City,” she takes in the scene surrounding her, noting that “‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ plays on the stereo,” while “We quote all our friends / Like they’re round-table poets.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has backed his call for round-table talks on the issue with Benn.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller and NFL columnist Sam Farmer discuss what happened and upcoming prospects during a post-game, round-table session:
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
An image appeared, the first Marvellers sitting at a round-table covered with food.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
In Poland, Solidarity and Lech Wałęsa walked into the Round Table talks as the uncontested voice of the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
He co-chaired the India-UK Round Table from 2000-2005 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1983.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
“It wasn’t the Algonquin Round Table at that point,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
“The Bright Sword” distinguishes itself from more straightforward Arthurian legends by focusing on the characters on the far end of the Round Table, far from the star power of Arthur and Merlin.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
Lancelot, of course, was not at that time recognized as the chief knight of the Round Table, or he would have been taken in any case.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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