rounder
noun
round·er
ˈrau̇n-dər 
1
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
2
: a dissolute person : wastrel
3
: one that rounds by hand or by machine
4
: a boxing match lasting a specified number of rounds
—usually used in combination
a 10-rounder
5
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.—
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More Excellent Grinders Conical-burr all rounders: Baratza Encore for $150: Baratza's original Encore is the Honda of the conical burr grinder world: easy to maintain, runs great, easy to use, lasts forever, replacement parts easy to find.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2025
Sure enough, the Rams spent their first first-round pick in eight years on Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse, then traded a future second rounder to move for his teammate, defensive lineman Braden Fiske, the next day.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Also acquired by the Lightning was a 2025 second rounder belonging to Toronto, which Tampa Bay received as part of a deal that sent defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah last June.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2025
Sure enough, the Rams spent their first first-round pick in eight years on Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse, then traded a future second rounder to move for his teammate, defensive lineman Braden Fiske, the next day.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Also acquired by the Lightning was a 2025 second rounder belonging to Toronto, which Tampa Bay received as part of a deal that sent defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah last June.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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“Rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rounder. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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