round
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
How often you will meet it
Rank 253 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 88,761 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.042% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a charge of ammunition for a single shot also: unit of ammunition, one shot
- an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs also: cycle, rhythm the never-ending cycle of the seasons
- a regular route for a sentry or policeman also: beat in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name
- (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morningthe postman's rounds
- the activity of playing 18 holes of golf also: round of golf a round of golf takes about 4 hours
- the usual activities in your day also: daily round the doctor made his rounds
round in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I turned half-way round and saw Dorian Gray for the first time.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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At these words Jasmine rushed out of the room and Poppy's round eyes filled with tears.
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls · L. T. Meade · Chapter 1
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She led the way round the house to where tea was spread under the shade of a large sycamore.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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There lacked not men of prowess, Nor men of lordly race, For all Etruria's noblest Were round the fatal place.
Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) · O. J. [Annotator] Stevenson · Chapter 1
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On which the little man turned sharp round, walked straight up to Gluck, and drew himself up to his full height.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1