round·up
ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp 
1
a(1)
: the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in
(2)
: the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup
b
: a gathering in of scattered persons or things
a roundup of all suspects
2
: a summary of information
a roundup of the news
rounded up; rounding up; rounds up
1
: to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup
2
: to gather in or bring together from various quarters
Examples of roundup in a Sentence
Noun
The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.
Here's a roundup of today's news.
Verb
rounded everyone up for one final training session
Recent Examples on the Web
Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our guide to the best telescope deals available in 2025, while photographers should peruse our roundup detailing the top cameras for astrophotography.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roundup
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
Biscuit Love No Nashville brunch roundup is complete without Biscuit Love, the once-food-truck sensation that’s now a city staple.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our guide to the best telescope deals available in 2025, while photographers should peruse our roundup detailing the top cameras for astrophotography.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
While there are countless scenic spots to visit this fall—Travel + Leisure has already rounded up the best spots—a few destinations stand out.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roundup
Cite this Entry
“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
roundup
1 of 2 noun
round·up
ˈrau̇n-ˌdəp
1
: the gathering together of animals (as cows) on the range by riding around them and driving them in
2
: a gathering together of scattered persons or things
3
: summary entry 2
a roundup of the news
round up
2 of 2 verbˈrau̇n-ˈdəp
1
: to collect (as cattle) by circling and driving
2
: to gather in or bring together
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share