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

In the only previous World Cup match between the teams, Germany beat Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 at the 2002 tournament. — Kyle Hightower, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Here are just a few songs Atlanta might hear when England faces Congo on Wednesday in the round of 32. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

In the only previous World Cup match between the teams, Germany beat Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 at the 2002 tournament. — Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

Three Asian sides made the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup and so AFC has dropped off since then, even if the last two standing deserve respect in the round of 32. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 29 June 2026

The United States men’s national team is back for a World Cup game in the Bay Area after 32 years, playing against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium on July 1. — Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

Rhymes for in the round

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