roundabout

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.

   Take the second exit at the roundabout.

2. 2
   adj

   Indirect; not going the shortest or most direct way.

   He explained it in a roundabout way that confused everyone.

3. 3
   noun

   A spinning machine with seats that children ride at a playground or fair.

   The kids spun round and round on the roundabout in the park.

From round + about [from early 20th c.].

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