round table

¹

Also roundtable

noun

1. a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table.

2. the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself.

3. Arthurian Legend.,  Round Table,

   1. the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat.

   2. King Arthur and his knights.

round-table

²

[round-tey-buhl]

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc..

   round-table discussions.

Round Table

¹

noun

1. (in Arthurian legend) the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence

2. Arthur and his knights collectively

3. 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

4. (in New Zealand) an organization of businessmen supporting policies of the New Right

round table

²

noun

1. 1. a meeting of parties or people on equal terms for discussion

   2. ( as modifier )

      a round-table conference

Word History and Origins

Origin of round table¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Origin of round table²

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

With the Harris interview, CBS News split an answer on Israel that she gave to “60 Minutes” presenting one portion on its Sunday round table program on “Face the Nation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Seated at one of the many round tables, shoppers are meant to feel as if they are unearthing a new part of their luxurious lineage.

From Los Angeles Times

“We wanted something that had that feeling but also had a great hall where we could house the round table. We needed a really big room for that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her move of recruiting Charlotte to be a fellow traitor was ultimately her downfall, as at Minah's final round table, it was Charlotte's vote which sealed her fate and saw her banished from the castle.

From BBC

Gabby Windey was the epitome of poise at last week’s round table on hit TV series “The Traitors.”

From Los Angeles Times