traffic circle
noun
a circular arrangement constructed at the intersection of two or more roads in order to facilitate the passage of vehicles from one road to another.
traffic circles
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pluralof traffic circle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unlike traffic circles where cars enter at 90-degree angles, traffic flows into modern roundabouts at a smaller angle, drastically cutting the chances of getting T-boned.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2021
Lawmakers in Los Angeles and other cities are being pressed to expand the number of speed bumps, traffic circles and other measures to slow cars down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021
Driving on the left may be challenging for some, as well as using roundabouts, or traffic circles, which are common in New Zealand.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 15, 2020
For any new presidential team, the challenges of adapting to Washington include navigating a capital with its own unceasing rhythms and high-pitched atmospherics, not to mention a maze of madness-inducing traffic circles.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2018
They’re the most elaborate ones I’ve done yet: divided thoroughfares, alleys, cul de sacs, tunnels, toll plazas, and traffic circles.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
