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roundabout

[ˈraʊndəbaʊt]

roundabout Definition

  • 1a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it
  • 2not saying what you mean clearly and directly, usually because you do not want to cause offence

Using roundabout: Examples

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

  • Example

    The roundabout was busy with cars.

  • Example

    He gave me a roundabout answer to my question.

  • Example

    She made a roundabout apology for being late.

roundabout Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roundabout

Phrases with roundabout

  • to drive around the central island of a roundabout until you reach the exit you want

    Example

    Take the second exit when you go round the roundabout.

  • beat about/around the bush

    to avoid talking about something directly, usually because it is difficult or embarrassing

    Example

    Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.

  • to take a longer route than necessary to get somewhere

    Example

    We took the roundabout way to avoid the traffic.

Origins of roundabout

from 'round' + 'about'

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Summary: roundabout in Brief

A 'roundabout' [ˈraʊndəbaʊt] is a type of road junction where traffic moves in one direction around a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it. It can also refer to indirect or evasive language, as in 'He gave me a roundabout answer to my question.' Phrases include 'go round the roundabout,' meaning to drive around the central island until you reach the exit you want, and 'take the roundabout way,' meaning to take a longer route than necessary to get somewhere.