roundhouse

noun

round·​house ˈrau̇nd-ˌhau̇s 

1

archaic : lockup

2

: a circular building for housing and repairing locomotives

3

: a blow delivered with a wide swing

roundhouse adjective

Examples of roundhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seven roundhouses were later built during the Bronze Age and the settlement lasted for more than six centuries, likely through a family lineage over space and time, according to the release. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025

Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025

Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point. —The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025

Follow her adventures in drinks, parenting and roundhouse kicks on Instagram at @thesocalwinegal. —Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roundhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

roundhouse

noun

round·​house ˈrau̇nd-ˌhau̇s 

1

: a circular building where locomotives are kept or repaired

2

: a blow with the hand made with a wide swing