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Synonyms & Similar Words
circular
rotary
traffic circle
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Meaning of Roundabout
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a roundabout is a road junction at which traffic streams merge and then proceed in the same general direction, typically in a circular or elliptical configuration.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines a roundabout as a traffic circle, or a road that curves or bends, especially in a circular or approximately circular course.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes a roundabout as a place where roads meet and cars drive slowly around a central point, often with a circular or oval shape.
Example Uses
- The driver navigated the roundabout with ease, yielding to pedestrians and merging smoothly into the traffic flow.
- The new roundabout in town has reduced congestion and improved traffic safety.
- The playground features a roundabout that kids love to spin around on until they get dizzy.
- The hikers walked around the roundabout trail, taking in the scenic views of the surrounding landscape.