English Explanatory Dictionary

all-rounder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.
  2. A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
  3. A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.

Pronunciation

en-au-all-rounder.ogg

Word forms

all-rounder all-rounders all-arounder all rounder

Etymology

From earlier all-round (“versatile”) + -er, sense “versatile person” from 1875.

Related words

all-round boffin dab hand
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