Roundup Definition & Meaning

roundup
noun
  1. the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
  2. a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup"
  3. the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police; "a mass roundup of suspects"

"Roundup" in song lyrics

See how roundup is used in real songs:

  • "generic roundup"
    AOL — AOL
  • "summer roundup"
    AOL — AOL
  • "payson roundup"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "roundup"

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