Round Definition
round
adverb
- from beginning to end; throughout; "It rains all year round on Skye"; "frigid weather the year around"
adjective
- having a circular shape
- (of sounds) full and rich; "orotund tones"; "the rotund and reverberating phrase"; "pear-shaped vowels"
- (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand; "in round numbers"
noun
- a charge of ammunition for a single shot
- an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"
- a regular route for a sentry or policeman; "in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"
- (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order); "the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"; "the postman's rounds"; "we enjoyed our round of the local bars"
- the activity of playing 18 holes of golf; "a round of golf takes about 4 hours"
- the usual activities in your day; "the doctor made his rounds"
- (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
- the course along which communications spread; "the story is going the rounds in Washington"
- a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic); "he ordered a second round"
- a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
- a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time; "they enjoyed singing rounds"
- an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause"
- a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
- any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles"
verb
- wind around; move along a circular course; "round the bend"
- make round; "round the edges"
- pronounce with rounded lips
- attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
- bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
- express as a round number; "round off the amount"
- become round, plump, or shapely; "The young woman is fleshing out"
"Round" in song lyrics
See how round is used in real songs:
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"and - if money makes the world go 'round"
2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman -
"I had a scuffle with a kid it only went one round"
3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques -
"I'm that bloke by the bar when I'm on my round"
50 Pence — In Da Pub
Words that rhyme with round
Usage tips for "round"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "round" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for round to find words that pair well.