roundel

noun

ˈrau̇n-dᵊl How to pronounce roundel (audio)
Definition of roundelnext
as in circle
something with a perfectly round circumference the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels

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Recent Examples of roundel This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026 The test flight of the aircraft, which bears the Japanese roundel on its wing, lasted an hour, according to the specialist outlet The Aviationist. — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 This package delivers a gorgeous shade of Aventurine Green Metallic paint, a decal set in white, and customizable roundel race numbers. — Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for roundel
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  1. circle
  2. ring
  3. round
  4. orb
Noun
  • Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle
Noun
  • Gunther had very little time to celebrate before Cody Rhodes hit the ring and attacked him.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • For jewelry, a delicate gold watch, earrings, plus her Jessica McCormack engagement ring and wedding band.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • Scottie Scheffler finished the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale four shots behind leader Lucas Herbert, with an uncharacteristically cold putter preventing him from climbing closer to the top of the leaderboard.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Rookie first-round draft pick Alex Karaban scored 14 points for the Kings.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Google has announced an August 12th launch event for new Pixel hardware, and the teaser for that announcement also featured a look at the Pixel 11 — though without the glowing orb.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 15 July 2026
  • On Christmas Eve, astronaut William Anders saw the blue orb of Earth rising relative to the horizon of the moon.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of orb

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