roundabout
adjective
circuitous or indirect, as a road, journey, method, statement or person.
roundabouts
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pluralof roundabout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Both areas were set to have roads significantly widened and in Derby, flyovers and underpasses constructed in order to cut congestion and increase capacity at Little Eaton, Markeaton and Kingsway roundabouts.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Black-clad men are seen stationed near roundabouts, zipping through deserted streets on scooters or inspecting buildings reduced to rubble.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Today, bicycles and bright yellow three-wheeled "keke" taxis flit along paved streets or new highway flyovers direct traffic over packed roundabouts.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
But London’s mix of Medieval alleyways, Victorian terraces and modern roundabouts are set to pose a new challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Working his way hurriedly through the alleys, circles, roundabouts, and barriers, he found himself trapped in a dead end, deadlocked and defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
