roundabout

/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
adjective
  1. 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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