round table

¹

noun

1. a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table.
2. the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself.
3. Round Table, Arthurian Legend.
   1. the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat.
   2. King Arthur and his knights.

round-table

²

[ round-tey-buhl ]

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc.:

   round-table discussions.

Round Table

¹

noun

1. (in Arthurian legend) the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence
2. Arthur and his knights collectively
3. one of an organization of clubs of young business and professional men who meet in order to further social and business activities and charitable work
4. (in New Zealand) an organization of businessmen supporting policies of the New Right

round table

²

noun

1. 1. a meeting of parties or people on equal terms for discussion
   2. ( as modifier )

      a round-table conference

Word History and Origins

Origin of round table¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Origin of round table²

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Obrist said he gathered the artist and a group of others for a breakfast round table a few days later, and in 2013, established the Serpentine’s technology division, which today has five curators.

From New York Times

These days, they can work outside at a large round table, with its small pots of colorful succulents, or drink coffee in the seating area nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

So many of her classmates have died of cancer that a large round table covered with their pictures is now a staple of her high school reunions.

From New York Times

At a bipartisan round table organized by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, the students described various episodes of antisemitism they had experienced on campus since the Oct.

From New York Times

Democrats who have spent time with Mr. Biden in smaller settings, including fund-raisers, private meetings and round tables after events, say he remains sharp — even pugilistic.

From New York Times