roundel

noun

ˈrau̇n-dᵊl How to pronounce roundel (audio)
Definition of roundelnext
as in circle
something with a perfectly round circumference the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels

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Recent Examples of roundel This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026 The test flight of the aircraft, which bears the Japanese roundel on its wing, lasted an hour, according to the specialist outlet The Aviationist. — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 This package delivers a gorgeous shade of Aventurine Green Metallic paint, a decal set in white, and customizable roundel race numbers. — Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for roundel
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  1. circle
  2. ring
  3. round
  4. orb
Noun
  • The debate over the most advanced AI systems will keep playing out in national security circles.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Bear and members of a Wabanaki drum circle perform on Cadillac Mountain annually as part of this collaboration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • The Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ring ceremony and raising a banner to the rafters.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some apartment buildings will indicate which bells to ring and which to avoid.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • Private investors can sometimes trade their shares, but the market is less liquid, with the payoff coming when a company is sold, taken public, or raises a new round of funding.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in March that the previous disruptions of negotiating rounds had increased distrust in Washington.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Each pin is $18, and one buy gets you one egg-like orb with a mystery pin.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The sandal was made unique with knotted strap and gold metallic orb details.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of orb

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