Synonyms of all-roundernext
British
: one having many skills or uses

Examples of all-rounder in a Sentence

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If the Tiger Sport is the sporty all-rounder, then the Atlas is the boutique alternative – one aimed at riders who value craftsmanship and character as much as outright capability. New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Add in his goal threat from late runs into the final third, and Guerra is a solid all-rounder worth keeping tabs on. Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026 This is a solid all-rounder that will please most gamers. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Afghanistan made four changes — veteran spin all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was back into the playing side with batting all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. ABC News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-rounder

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all-rounder was in 1864

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“All-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-rounder. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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