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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA woodworking tool for rounding edges, or an old-fashioned word for a barfly/regular.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rounders
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Etymology
From round + -er, an agent suffix meaning "one who rounds" or "a thing that rounds."
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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.
