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roundabout

/raʊndəˈbaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does roundabout mean?

noun

A circular road junction with one or more roundabouts, where traffic flows around a central island, often with a central feature such as a statue or fountain.

Example

"The tourists got lost in the roundabout and ended up back at the starting point."

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