roundtable

noun

round·​ta·​ble ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce roundtable (audio)
variants or less commonly round table
plural roundtables also round tables
Synonyms of roundtablenext
1
: a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants
also : the participants in such a conference
2
a
Round Table : the large circular table of King Arthur and his knights
b
: the knights of King Arthur

Examples of roundtable in a Sentence

an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
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Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller stated during the roundtable that the administration has been unable to get the names of people enrolled in Minnesota’s SNAP program, which the administration has demanded Minnesota’s leadership turn over for review. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026 The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026 There will also be a roundtable with the first spouses at the White House on Wednesday. The Hill Staff, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2026 Coming up, the roundtable on the political fallout here at home. ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026 The community roundtable was the first in a series outlining the rollout of the district’s five-year blueprint to break down achievement barriers for Black students. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Far beyond anything a roundtable can solve in one or two sittings, even if college presidents, athletic directors and coaches are involved. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 As the roundtable examined the craft races, Tangcay highlighted the complicated relationship between precursor awards and Oscar results. Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 The roundtable also featured criticism of NIL deals. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of roundtable was in the 14th century

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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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round table

noun
ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl
1
capitalized R&T : the large round table of King Arthur and his knights
2
usually roundtable : a meeting of several persons for discussion

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