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

The pair exchange blows, and LaPenna holds his own for a while before a powerful roundhouse kick sends him across the ring. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

The man was well known for his tough guy persona and adept skill at roundhouse kicks to the face. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

That was just the latest roundhouse punch in the trade war that flared up again after talks between the two allies and neighbors unexpectedly collapsed Friday. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

McGregor’s first fight in five years lasted only 1 minute, 9 seconds because of a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick on Saturday. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

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