1. a circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction around a central island
Usage: British English
2. a merry-go-round or carousel
Usage: British English

1. not direct or straightforward; circuitous

1. in an indirect or circuitous way

Examples

• Take the second exit at the roundabout.
• The children enjoyed riding the roundabout at the fair.
• He gave a roundabout answer to avoid the question.
• She approached the topic in a roundabout way.
• The route was quite roundabout but scenic.
• Traffic flows smoothly through the new roundabout.
• His explanation was unnecessarily roundabout.