3round noun
plural rounds 1 [count] a : one of a series of similar events — often + of ▪ A new round of negotations is scheduled to begin next week. ▪ Her second round of chemotherapy recently ended.
b : a series of similar actions, events, or things — usually + of ▪ She prepared herself for a round of appearances on television and radio shows. ▪ an endless round of business meetings
c : a regular series of activities — usually + of ▪ my usual round of chores 2 rounds [plural] : a series of regular or similar visits or stops
▪ The doctor is on her rounds at the hospital. = (US) The doctor is making/doing her rounds at the hospital. [=the doctor is visiting the different patients she sees every day at the hospital] ▪ (US) She made the rounds of the stores [=she went to many different stores] looking for bargains. 3 : a route that is regularly covered as part of a job [plural] ▪ (chiefly US) The mailman was on his rounds. [count] ▪ (Brit) The postman was on his round. 4 [count] a : a stage of a sports competition in which each player or team plays against an opponent and the winner is allowed to continue to the next stage
▪ The team made it to the final round of the play-offs. ▪ He made it to the next round.
b : one of the three-minute periods into which a boxing match is divided
▪ The match lasted five rounds.
c : a complete set of holes played in golf : 18 holes of golf
▪ a round of golf 5 [count] : a number of drinks that are served at the same time to each person in a group
▪ I'll buy the next round (of drinks). 6 [singular] : a usually short period of applause, cheering, etc.
▪ The winner got a huge round of applause. 7 [count] a : a shot fired from a weapon
▪ Several rounds were fired.
b : a bullet for one shot
▪ There was only one round left in the gun. 8 [count] music : a song in which three or more singers sing the same melody and words but start at different times 9 [count] : a round shape
▪ Cut the carrots into rounds. [=round slices] ▪ a round [=wheel] of cheese 10 [count] Brit a : a whole slice of bread or toast
b : a sandwich that is made with two whole slices of bread — usually + of ▪ a round of ham sandwich [=a ham sandwich]
b : a series of similar actions, events, or things — usually + of ▪ She prepared herself for a round of appearances on television and radio shows. ▪ an endless round of business meetings
c : a regular series of activities — usually + of ▪ my usual round of chores
▪ The doctor is on her rounds at the hospital. = (US) The doctor is making/doing her rounds at the hospital. [=the doctor is visiting the different patients she sees every day at the hospital] ▪ (US) She made the rounds of the stores [=she went to many different stores] looking for bargains.
▪ The team made it to the final round of the play-offs. ▪ He made it to the next round.
b : one of the three-minute periods into which a boxing match is divided
▪ The match lasted five rounds.
c : a complete set of holes played in golf : 18 holes of golf
▪ a round of golf
▪ I'll buy the next round (of drinks).
▪ The winner got a huge round of applause.
▪ Several rounds were fired.
b : a bullet for one shot
▪ There was only one round left in the gun.
▪ Cut the carrots into rounds. [=round slices] ▪ a round [=wheel] of cheese
b : a sandwich that is made with two whole slices of bread — usually + of ▪ a round of ham sandwich [=a ham sandwich]
in the round 1 : in a position that allows something to be seen from all sides
▪ a sculpture in the round 2 : with a center stage surrounded by an audience
▪ The play was presented in the round. ▪ a theater in the round
▪ a sculpture in the round
▪ The play was presented in the round. ▪ a theater in the round
make the rounds (US) or chiefly Brit do/go the rounds
◊When a rumor, a piece of news, etc. makes/does/goes the rounds, it is passed from one person to another person and becomes widely known.
▪ Rumors about his resigning as CEO were making the rounds. [=were spreading] — see also 3round 2 (above)
▪ Rumors about his resigning as CEO were making the rounds. [=were spreading] — see also 3round 2 (above)
