noun Uncommon

rounder

ROWN-duh

Rounder (noun) means a regular at bars or similar places, often used disapprovingly for someone seen as disreputable. Example: “The old rounder was a fixture at the corner pub.”

noun

A regular at bars or similar places, often used disapprovingly for someone seen as disreputable.

"The old rounder was a fixture at the corner pub."

A tool used to shape or smooth an edge or surface into a curve.

"The carpenter used a rounder to soften the edge of the tabletop."

How to use rounder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woodworking tool for rounding edges, or an old-fashioned word for a barfly/regular.

Word forms

rounders plural

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Etymology

From round + -er, an agent suffix meaning "one who rounds" or "a thing that rounds."

Rhymes for rounder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rounder” mean?

The word “rounder” means a regular at bars or similar places, often used disapprovingly for someone seen as disreputable. In plain terms, a woodworking tool for rounding edges, or an old-fashioned word for a barfly/regular.

How do you pronounce “rounder”?

“Rounder” is pronounced ROWN-duh (/ˈɹaʊ̯ndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rounder” in a sentence?

Here is “rounder” used in a sentence: “The old rounder was a fixture at the corner pub.”

What part of speech is “rounder”?

“Rounder” is a noun.

Is “rounder” a common word?

“Rounder” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rounder” have?

“Rounder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a regular at bars or similar places, often used disapprovingly for someone seen as disreputable.