all-round

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈrau̇nd 

less common variant of all-around

1

: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive

the best all-around performance so far

2

: competent in many fields

an all-around performer

3

: having general utility or merit

an all-around tool

Examples of all-round in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The world expected Ronaldo, who with his two goals and more lively all-round play answered a degree of the criticism that has come his way since their opening draw with DR Congo, to shoot. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 23 June 2026

The Elite 300 is positioned as a premium all-round power solution for both home backup and outdoor use, combining a substantial 3,014Wh battery capacity with a relatively compact footprint. — New Atlas, 31 May 2026

As a result, while the CX-5 remains a likeable and competent SUV, competitors such as the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai arguably make a stronger all-round case today. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

After all, what is Dave Grohl if not the Woody Pride of rock: the all-round nice-guy ringleader who’s always trying to stoke our sentimental attachments to analog-era joys in an ever-changing world. — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for all-round

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

all-round

variant of all-around