roundup

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noun

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

round up

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verb

rounded up; rounding up; rounds up

transitive verb

1

: to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup

2

: to gather in or bring together from various quarters

had the students round up all the balls on the tennis court

Synonyms of roundup

Noun

• summary

Verb

• collect
• gather
• assemble
• bulk (up)
• accumulate
• group
• get together
• amass
• corral

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

Noun

Check out more great TVs in this size in our roundup of the best 55-inch TVs. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

From labor talks at California’s largest public university system to a Halloween costume controversy and a deadly rural crash, here’s a roundup of recent Sacramento-area news. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Just like many of his neighbors, the sound of the Delciello’s bell sent Carmody scrambling to round up tools and knives that needed their dull blades refreshed. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

InStyle tapped four hairstylists to round up the 10 best blunt hairstyles for thin hair, from cowgirl bobs to straight-across bangs. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for roundup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids 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 verb

ˈrau̇n-ˈdəp

1

: to collect (as cattle) by circling and driving

2

: to gather in or bring together