English Words Starting With R

• round angle

  nounC2
  /ˌraʊnd ˈæŋ.ɡəl/An angle that measures exactly 360 degrees; a full rotation.
• round arch

  nounLow
  /ˌraʊnd ˈɑːtʃ/An architectural arch that forms a continuous, semi-circular curve from one vertical support to another.
• round barrow

  nounLow
  /ˌraʊnd ˈbær.əʊ/A prehistoric burial mound of earth and stone, typically from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, with a circular shape.
• round character

  nounC1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈkær.ək.tə(r)/A complex, multi-dimensional, and psychologically realistic character in a story, who undergoes development.
• round clam

  nounLow
  /ˌraʊnd ˈklæm/A type of edible saltwater clam, especially the hard-shell clam of the eastern North American coast, species *Mercenaria mercenaria*.
• round dance

  nounC1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈdɑːns/A folk dance in which participants move in a circle, often holding hands.
• round down

  verbB2
  /ˌraʊnd ˈdaʊn/To reduce a number to the nearest whole number or specified decimal place that is lower than or equal to the original number.
• round file

  nounverbC1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈfaɪl/A humorous or euphemistic term for a wastebasket, trash can, or recycling bin, used to describe discarding something, especially unwanted paperwork.
• round hand

  nounRare
  /ˌraʊnd ˈhand/A style of cursive handwriting characterised by large, rounded, and well-formed letters.
• round herring

  nounLow
  /ˌraʊnd ˈhɛrɪŋ/A small, commercially important marine fish of the genus Etrumeus or related genera, characterized by a rounded body shape (unlike the laterally compressed common herring).
• round kumquat

  nounRare
  /ˌraʊnd ˈkʌmkwɒt/A small, citrus fruit of the species Fortunella japonica, characterized by its round or spherical shape, edible peel, and sweet-tart flavour.
• round lake beach

  nounProper Noun - Low
  /ˌraʊnd ˌleɪk ˈbiːtʃ/A specific geographical name referring to a beach situated on a roughly circular lake.
• round lot

  nounC1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈlɒt/A standard unit of trading quantity for securities.
• round off

  adjectivenounverbB1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈɒf/To make a number simpler by changing it to the nearest whole number, tenth, hundredth, etc. (Mathematics).
• round on

  verbB2
  /ˌraʊnd ˈɒn/To suddenly turn against someone, especially with criticism, anger, or aggression.
• round out

  verbMedium
  /ˌraʊnd ˈaʊt/To make something more complete, balanced, or whole; to finish or perfect something by adding to it.
• round robin

  nounB2
  /ˌraʊnd ˈrɒb.ɪn/A tournament or competition format in which each participant plays every other participant.
• round rock

  nounB2
  /ˌraʊnd ˈrɒk/A spherical or ovoid stone, naturally or artificially shaped.
• round steak

  nounC1
  /ˈraʊnd ˌsteɪk/A relatively lean and less tender cut of beef taken from the hind leg (round) of the cow, typically cut crosswise into steaks.
• round table

  nounB2-C1
  /ˌraʊnd ˈteɪ.bəl/A meeting or discussion where participants have equal status and authority, often conducted with no hierarchical seating arrangement.

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