Synonyms of roundabout
5 similar words
Another word for roundabout is rotary. Other synonyms of roundabout are island and merry-go-round.
Synonyms and similar words for roundabout
nounA road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
- traffic circle Canada, USAn intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island.
- rotaryA roundabout, traffic circle.
- rotunda
- islandA roundabout; a traffic circle.
nounA fairground carousel.
- merry-go-roundSynonym of carousel (“a pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music...
Meaning of roundabout
- adjective Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.
- adjective Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.
- noun A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
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Questions about synonyms of roundabout
- What is another word for roundabout?
- Roundabout has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rotary, island and merry-go-round.
- What does roundabout mean?
- Roundabout means indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.
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