Synonyms for

Roundabout

Verb / ˈraʊndʌˌbaʊt / Another word for roundabout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a circular intersection where several roads meet and traffic must go around a central island before continuing

Synonyms & similar words

devious circle carousel circuitous trafficcircle whirligig merrygoround rotary carrousel rotary circle gyratory junction intersection crossroads turnabout loop bypass overpass flyover viaduct bridge underpass tunnel causeway motorway highway

Synonyms by register

Formal

traffic circle rotary junction

Informal

circle whirligig merry-go-round

Literary

vortex maelstrom

Antonyms

straight direct linear direct path unswerving

Common collocations

  • approach a roundabout
  • enter the roundabout
  • navigate a roundabout
  • exit the roundabout
  • traffic roundabout
  • mini-roundabout
  • large roundabout

Word family

noun roundabout
adjective roundabout

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to refer to a traffic island. In American English, 'rotary' or 'traffic circle' is more common. Can also refer to something indirect or circuitous.

Example sentences

  1. I always use the roundabout to get to my house.
  2. The roundabout makes traffic flow smoother.
  3. The roundabout in the town center is decorated with flowers.
  4. We took the third exit on the roundabout to get to the mall.
  5. The roundabout was built to reduce traffic congestion.

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