rounders
Translation
rounders (British bat-and-ball game)
Examples
We played a game of rounders in the park.
We played a game of rounders in the park.
Rounders is a popular sport in British schools.
Rounders is a popular sport in British schools.
Grammar Patterns
to play rounders to participate in the game We often play rounders in summer.
Similar Words
Related games: baseball, softball
Etymology
From 'round', referring to the circuit or 'round' of the posts that a batter must run. The '-ers' suffix is common for games (e.g., skittles).
Memory Tips
It's a British game similar to baseball. The name comes from running 'round' the bases.