traffic circle

noun

Synonyms of traffic circlenext

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About 1,500 protesters tried to march to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, a key city landmark, after Friday prayers. ABC News, 12 June 2026 In a traffic circle, no one has the right of way except someone who’s already in the circle. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026 And stop the stupid traffic circles, white curb extenders and converting streets to bikeways. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026 The monument would stand roughly opposite Arlington National Cemetery at a busy traffic circle where several major commuter routes converge. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for traffic circle

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of traffic circle was in 1914

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“Traffic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20circle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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