roundabout
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
noun
- A circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction around a central island.
- Roundabouts help reduce traffic accidents compared to regular intersections.
- Take the third exit at the roundabout to reach the mall.
- The new roundabout in town has improved the flow of cars.
- A piece of playground equipment that spins around, also called a merry-go-round.
- The children laughed as they spun on the roundabout in the park.
- She pushed the roundabout faster so her little brother could enjoy the ride.
- The old wooden roundabout was replaced with a new metal one.
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adjective
- Not direct or straightforward; indirect.
- We took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic jam.
- He gave a roundabout answer instead of saying yes or no.
- Her roundabout way of asking for help confused everyone.
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