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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During The Hollywood Reporter’s actor roundtable, Elordi confirmed that a back injury halted his rugby career and kickstarted his transition to acting.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Garcia has also accused the committee’s GOP leadership of holding roundtables rather than formal hearings to cut off members’ ability to make motions to subpoena additional witnesses.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Our roundtable on states racing to redraw maps ahead of the midterms.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
However, public affairs programming also encompasses news talk radio, documentaries, panels, roundtables, public hearings, parliamentary broadcasts, public events, and podcasts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
In the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch meetings (roundtables) to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
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In makeup and hairstyling, branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch roundtables to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
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The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The president invited her to a roundtable for several MAHA influencers.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Garcia has also accused the committee’s GOP leadership of holding roundtables rather than formal hearings to cut off members’ ability to make motions to subpoena additional witnesses.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Our roundtable on states racing to redraw maps ahead of the midterms.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
However, public affairs programming also encompasses news talk radio, documentaries, panels, roundtables, public hearings, parliamentary broadcasts, public events, and podcasts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
In the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch meetings (roundtables) to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
In makeup and hairstyling, branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch roundtables to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The president invited her to a roundtable for several MAHA influencers.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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