rounds

[raʊndz]

rounds Definition

• 1. a circular route or a number of stops along a route
• 2. a sequence of drinks or dishes served to customers in a bar or restaurant
• 3. a series of shots fired from a gun

Using rounds: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rounds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bus makes several rounds around the city before returning to the station.

• Example

  The bartender made the rounds, checking on each customer and offering refills.

• Example

  The police officer did a few rounds around the building to make sure everything was secure.

• Example

  The hunter took aim and fired three rounds at the target.

rounds Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rounds

• stops
• dishes
• circuits
• loops
• courses
• shots

Phrases with rounds

• make the rounds

  to visit or go to a series of places or people

  Example

  The doctor made the rounds, checking on each patient in the hospital.

• do the rounds

  to visit or go to a series of places or people, often as part of a routine or duty

  Example

  The security guard does the rounds every hour to ensure the safety of the building.

• rounds of applause

  a series of claps or cheers given to show appreciation or approval

  Example

  The singer received several rounds of applause after her performance.

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Summary: rounds in Brief

The term 'rounds' [raʊndz] refers to a circular route or a number of stops along a route, such as the bus making several rounds around the city. It can also refer to a sequence of drinks or dishes served to customers in a bar or restaurant, exemplified by the bartender making the rounds. Lastly, it can denote a series of shots fired from a gun, as in the hunter firing three rounds at the target.