roundabout
|round/a/bout|
B2
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
circular path
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roundabout' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rounde aboute', where 'rounde' meant 'circular' and 'aboute' meant 'around'.
Historical Evolution
'rounde aboute' transformed into the modern English word 'roundabout'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'circular path or route', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'circular intersection'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island.
The new roundabout has improved traffic flow in the area.
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Adjective 1
indirect or circuitous.
He took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45