roundtable
noun
round·ta·ble
ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl 
variants
or less commonly round table
plural roundtables also round tables
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Their aggressive play has shifted conversations at the roundtable, targeting fellow Faithful who have been fan favorites, ousting them from the competition.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
But Colton has something else up his sleeve and decides to make a big swing before the roundtable, pulling Lisa aside in an attempt to ally with her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The roundtable from our Bills writers after that bananas news conference Wednesday.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders from across the tech sector, academia, and beyond gathered to explore how to implement responsible AI and ensure safeguarding while fostering innovation, at a roundtable convened by TIME in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.
—Ayesha Javed, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Vance delivered remarks, pushing local officials and police to work with federal law enforcement.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
There are no stage presentations—just roundtables, intimate dinners, and structured conversations designed for depth over breadth.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Fat Mike went out on the museum’s rooftop, feeling sad and vulnerable.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The roundtable is here and next.
—ABC News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
But Colton has something else up his sleeve and decides to make a big swing before the roundtable, pulling Lisa aside in an attempt to ally with her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The roundtable from our Bills writers after that bananas news conference Wednesday.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Leaders from across the tech sector, academia, and beyond gathered to explore how to implement responsible AI and ensure safeguarding while fostering innovation, at a roundtable convened by TIME in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21.
—Ayesha Javed, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Vance delivered remarks, pushing local officials and police to work with federal law enforcement.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
There are no stage presentations—just roundtables, intimate dinners, and structured conversations designed for depth over breadth.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After the roundtable, Fat Mike went out on the museum’s rooftop, feeling sad and vulnerable.
—Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The roundtable is here and next.
—ABC News, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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