rounder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

comparative form of round: more round

noun

A Methodist preacher traveling a circuit, also referred to as a circuit rider.
A railroad man who worked at a roundhouse, operating the turntable.
A person who earns a living by playing cards
A person who makes the rounds of bars, saloons, and similar establishments; figuratively, a debaucher or roué
One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
A tool for making an edge or surface round.
A fight lasting a specified number of rounds.
A sports league draft selection in a specified round or the player drafted with that selection.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaʊ̯ndəː/ [ˈɹaʊ̯ndəː] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rounder.wav /ˈɹæʊ̯ndəː/ [ˈɹæʊ̯ndəː] /ˈɹaːndəː/ [ˈɹaːndəː] /ˈɹaʊ̯ndɚ/ [ˈɹaʊ̯ndɚ] ~ [ˈɹaʊ̯ndɹ̩] /ˈɹæʊ̯ndɚ/ [ˈɹæʊ̯ndɚ] ~ [ˈɹæʊ̯ndɹ̩] /ˈɹaːndɚ/ [ˈɹaːndɚ] ~ [ˈɹaːndɹ̩]

Word forms

rounder rounders

Etymology

From Middle English rounder, roundere, equivalent to round + -er (comparative suffix).

Related words

all-rounder rounder-upper year-rounder

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