go-round

noun

ˈgō-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce go-round (audio)
: one of a series of recurring actions or events : round

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The show wrapped up season 1 in July and is coming back for a second go-round. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed will be back for another go-round. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Journey are making their final go-round with a lineup featuring Castronovo, Schon, Cain, and singer Arnel Pineda, who joined the group in 2007, replacing original lead singer Steve Perry. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 In this go-round, all the franchise’s favorite tricks have lost their impact, and its provocations ring hollow. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-round

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of go-round was in 1891

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“Go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-round. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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