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
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Other panels included a discussion from Samuel Zimmerman, SVP of Programming at Shudder, a conversation with Nic Noviski, founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, and a roundtable with industry professionals who are leading the world of horror in music.
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In September, the administration declared antifa a terrorist organization and so the Wednesday roundtable was meant to show how seriously the White House is taking this apparent terrorist threat.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Plus, analysis from our powerhouse roundtable.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
Now two people who once served at Defending Education have been named to posts in the Education Department, and leaders from Moms for Liberty have joined McMahon for roundtables and other official events.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
He is set to host a roundtable on the leaderless collective at the White House Wednesday afternoon.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump participates in a roundtable on antifa in the State Dining Room.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
As usual, there will also be panel sessions, content showcases, the MIA Buyers’ Club, the C EU Soon work-in-progress program, market screenings, networking sessions, workshops, roundtables and conferences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In September, the administration declared antifa a terrorist organization and so the Wednesday roundtable was meant to show how seriously the White House is taking this apparent terrorist threat.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Plus, analysis from our powerhouse roundtable.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
Now two people who once served at Defending Education have been named to posts in the Education Department, and leaders from Moms for Liberty have joined McMahon for roundtables and other official events.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
He is set to host a roundtable on the leaderless collective at the White House Wednesday afternoon.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Trump participates in a roundtable on antifa in the State Dining Room.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
As usual, there will also be panel sessions, content showcases, the MIA Buyers’ Club, the C EU Soon work-in-progress program, market screenings, networking sessions, workshops, roundtables and conferences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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