Top synonyms for “roundabout”: carousel, carrousel, circle, circuitous, devious, merry-go-round, rotary, traffic circle, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
- (noun)a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island“the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary”
- (adjective)deviating from a straight course“a scenic but devious route”
- (adjective)marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct“the explanation was circuitous and puzzling”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "roundabout"?
Common synonyms for "roundabout" include carousel, carrousel, circle, circuitous, devious, merry-go-round. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "roundabout" mean?
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
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