| Noun | 1. | roundabout - a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; "the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary"junction - the place where two or more things come together road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation | |
| 2. | roundabout - large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride onride - a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement | |
| Adj. | 1. | roundabout - marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling"; "a roundabout paragraph"; "hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend"indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow" | |
| 2. | roundabout - deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"indirect - not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination; "sometimes taking an indirect path saves time"; "must take an indirect couse in sailing" | |