roundup

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noun

round·​up ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp How to pronounce roundup (audio)
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

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
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Noun
Similar to Spotify, Apple Music users will also receive a big Replay '24 roundup designed to share to social media. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024 This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Kevin Kaarl, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Maluma, to name a few. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Advertisement Music Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ fails to round up CMA Award nominations. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Goldman Sachs’ chief U.S. equity strategist says the dollar-volume of M&A activity will rise 20% in 2025, and Forbes rounded up 20 stocks that are prime targets for takeovers. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roundup 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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

Verb

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roundup was in 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

roundup

1 of 2 noun
round·​up ˈrau̇n-ˌdəp How to pronounce roundup (audio)
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

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