roundabout

Letters that make roundabout

a, o, b, d, n, r, t, u are letters that make 'roundabout'

Words within roundabout

AB, ab, UN, DA, ut, Ro, Abo, round, out, about, dab, bout, ND, Nd, UT, Ab are words within 'roundabout'


4 possible definitions for 'roundabout'

Roundabout as "a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement"

Under this definition, roundabout is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, whirligig have the same meaning as 'roundabout'

roundabout as a type

'roundabout' can be a type of ride.


Roundabout as "a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island"

Under this definition, roundabout is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

traffic circle, circle, rotary have the same meaning as 'roundabout'

roundabout as a type

'roundabout' can be a type of junction.

roundabout as a part

'roundabout' can be a part of road, route.


Roundabout as "deviating from a straight course"

Under this definition, roundabout is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

circuitous, devious have the same meaning as 'roundabout'

Derivatives of roundabout

deviousness, obliqueness are derivatives of 'roundabout'.

Similar to roundabout

indirect is similar to roundabout.

Example of roundabout used within this context

"a scenic but devious route", "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat", "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"


Roundabout as "marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct"

Under this definition, roundabout is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

circuitous has the same meaning as roundabout

Similar to roundabout

indirect is similar to roundabout.

Example of roundabout used within this context

"the explanation was circuitous and puzzling", "a roundabout paragraph", "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"



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