traffic circle

noun

: rotary entry 2 sense 2

Examples of traffic circle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Storing explosive ammunition and stationing snipers in the middle of a busy traffic circle close to other, more secure military locations, including the Pentagon, strikes many observers as simultaneously dangerous and ridiculous. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026

The traffic circle at Eagle and Amity roads in South Meridian was previously the county’s lone full dual-lane roundabout — meaning with two lanes going the full way around. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026

The traffic circle where the arch would sit is right between the two landmarks. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

When the four friends reached a traffic circle, O'Brien rammed their car with his truck, forcing it to crash into a telephone pole, according to the affidavit. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for traffic circle

• encircle
• tubercle
• cercle
• preopercle
• semicircle

Kids Definition

traffic circle

noun

: rotary entry 2 sense 2