roundabout
Translation
traffic circle, rotary
Examples
Take the third exit at the roundabout.
Take the third exit at the traffic circle.
The children are playing on the roundabout.
The children are playing on the merry-go-round.
Grammar Patterns
at the traffic circle to indicate location At the traffic circle, turn left.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traffic circle, rotary
Etymology
From 'round' + 'about'. It describes the action of going 'round about' a central island instead of straight through an intersection.
Memory Tips
Picture a car having to go 'round about' a circular island. It's a more descriptive British term for a traffic circle.