roundup

American  

[raund-uhp] / ˈraʊndˌʌp /

noun

1. the driving together of cattle, horses, etc., for inspection, branding, shipping to market, or the like, as in the western U.S.

2. the people and horses who do this.

3. the herd so collected.

4. the gathering together of scattered items or groups of people.

   a police roundup of suspects.

5. a summary, brief listing, or résumé of related facts, figures, or information.

   Sunday's newspaper has a sports roundup giving the final score of every baseball game of the past week.

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roundup Idioms  

1. see head for (the last roundup). Also see round up.

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Etymology

Origin of roundup

First recorded in 1760–70; noun use of verb phrase round up

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Example Sentences

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roundup

Here’s a roundup of coverage of the Big Tech decline and reaction from professional investors, strategists and traders:

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

He ended up in the car with a man detained in another roundup, headed for the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

With the 48th edition of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returning from 7-9 August, here is a roundup of some of the most wacky shapes.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the World Health Organization.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

"Hanneke, there was a big roundup late last night."

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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