Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
noun a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island
A1 I saw a roundabout on my way to school.
A2 The children played on the roundabout at the park.
B1 The traffic was moving slowly around the busy roundabout.
B2 The roundabout near the city center is known for its beautiful fountain in the middle.
C1 The roundabout was decorated with colorful flowers and lights for the holiday season.
C2 The roundabout's intricate design and landscaping made it a popular tourist attraction in the town.
adjective circuitous or indirect
A1 The roundabout road sign indicates a circular intersection ahead.
A2 She took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic jam.
B1 The roundabout decision-making process took longer than expected.
B2 The project's success was achieved through a roundabout approach to problem-solving.
C1 His roundabout explanation only served to confuse the audience further.
C2 The author's roundabout writing style made it difficult to follow the plot.
adverb indirectly or circuitously
A1 She walked roundabout the park to get to the other side.
A2 He took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic jam.
B1 The instructions were a bit roundabout, but I eventually figured out what to do.
B2 The politician's answer was intentionally roundabout to avoid giving a direct response.
C1 The author's writing style is often criticized for being too roundabout and convoluted.
C2 The detective's investigation took a roundabout path before finally solving the case.
formal The traffic flowed smoothly through the roundabout.
informal We took the third exit on the roundabout to get to the mall.
slang Let's go for a spin around the roundabout and see where we end up!
figurative Navigating through the project requirements felt like going in circles on a roundabout.
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