rounder

[ roun-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that rounds something.
2. a person who makes a round.
3. Slang. a petty criminal or drunken ne’er-do-well.
4. (initial capital letter) British. a Methodist minister who travels a circuit among congregations.
5. rounders, (used with a singular verb) a game somewhat resembling baseball, played in England.
6. Informal. a boxing match of a specified number of rounds (used in combination):

   a 15-rounder.

rounder

/ ˈraʊndə /

noun

1. a run round all four bases after one hit in rounders
2. a tool or machine for rounding edges or surfaces

Word History and Origins

Origin of rounder¹

First recorded in 1615–25; round ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He points to a series of smaller, rounder holes further along.

From BBC

The team is facing major decisions this summer with its roster, beginning on draft night when the team could combine the No. 17 pick with first- rounders in 2029 and 2031 in a trade.

From Los Angeles Times

“And I became kind of absorbed by Karajan’s style, this rounder, mellower, deeper quality of sound.”

From New York Times

That said, the Big Ten didn’t perform much better, generating just four first rounders.

From Seattle Times

Verse began his career with two years at FCS school Albany before moving to FSU and is considered by most a likely a first rounder.

From Seattle Times