rounder

noun

round·er ˈrau̇n-dər

rounders plural in form but singular in construction : a game of English origin that is played with ball and bat and that somewhat resembles baseball

: a dissolute person : wastrel

: one that rounds by hand or by machine

: a boxing match lasting a specified number of rounds

—usually used in combination

a 10-rounder

sports : a player selected in a specified round of a draft (see draft entry 1 sense 9c)

—used in combination

a first-rounder [=a player selected in the first round]

The fourth running back drafted, this second-rounder leads all rookies with 562 rushing yards.—

Jarrett Bell

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Cornerback talk The Dolphins, who always seem to be able to find defensive back talent after the draft, have assembled an interesting collection of young cornerbacks: Storm Duck, disappointing former second rounder Cam Smith, Ethan Bonner, Isaiah Johnson and Jason Maitre. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 While similar to the original device, the Switch 2 appears to be larger, with a new kickstand and a rounder, sleeker design. —

Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 The Packers could also try 2025 fifth rounder Jacob Monk at center and leave the other four spots alone. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa was chosen No. 5 overall, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers went No. 6, while Love was the fourth first rounder and was picked at No. 26. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rounder