in the round

phrase

1

: in full sculptured form unattached to a background

2

: with an inclusive or comprehensive view or representation

3

: with a center stage surrounded by an audience

a play presented in the round

Examples of in the round in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, Ronaldo’s presence at this World Cup has been controversy-free, including his time on Monday during Spain’s 1-0 defeat of Portugal in the round of 16. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Tillman had scored on a free kick in the round of 32, as well. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026

The Braves’ star center fielder accurately predicted the score of England’s 3-2 win over Mexico in the round of 16 on Sunday. — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for in the round

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound