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Word

rounder

US/ˈɹaʊndɝ/

UK/ɹˈaʊndɐ/

Definition

n. a person who is skilled in many different areas or has a wide range of abilities. You use this to describe someone who is balanced and good at everything they do.

n. a person whose abilities, interests, or personality are well-developed in many different areas. Often used in the phrase 'all-rounder' to describe versatile individuals in sports or professional contexts.

Examples

“She is a great all-rounder who excels at both math and music.”

“The hiring manager is looking for a solid rounder who can handle both technical coding and client presentations.”

“While specialists dominate the research department, the firm relies on a few versatile rounders to bridge the gap between engineering and marketing during product launches.”

Examples

simple

“She is a great all-rounder who excels at both math and music.”

contextual

“The hiring manager is looking for a solid rounder who can handle both technical coding and client presentations.”

complex

“While specialists dominate the research department, the firm relies on a few versatile rounders to bridge the gap between engineering and marketing during product launches.”

Usage

Commonly appears as part of the compound 'all-rounder', particularly in British and Australian English.

Real-World Examples

“The clumps will collapse together as the protoclusters evolve, giving rise to clusters similar to what we see in the local universe, which are much rounder in shape.”
Phys.org · 8 Sept 2026
“Instead of males developing a pointed snout at maturity, both sexes actually begin with more pointed heads that become rounder with age, particularly in females.”
ScienceDaily · 4 Sept 2026

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