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English

roundabout

ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt, ˈraʊnd.ə.baʊt, ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt
Meaning: a circular road junction; a rotating playground or fairground ride
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈraʊnd.ə.baʊt, ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt

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Example

We meet by the roundabout near the station.
We meet by the roundabout near the station.

Usage Notes

Common in British English for a traffic circle. It can also mean a playground or fairground ride that turns around.

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