noun
round
One complete cycle of an activity.
We play one round of cards before dinner each night.
Etymology
A round is a circuit returning to its starting point. The activity sense applies that completed circuit to one full cycle of repeated actions.
More examples
- The doctor checks each patient's progress during her morning rounds.
- Maya buys a round of drinks for the table.
- Applicants complete two rounds of interviews before receiving an offer.
Forms
round · rounds