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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Having a rounder body might put you at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. —

Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024 The Rams already had tackle Kobie Turner and outside linebacker Byron Young coming off strong rookie campaigns, then used their first two picks in April’s draft (along with a future second rounder) to add the Florida State tandem of Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to the mix. —

Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 4 Sep. 2024 In return, the Saints are expected to acquire a third-round pick to go with a fourth and six rounder. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 There’s been a natural evolution that’s happened throughout the films where the characters have slightly changed their shape, becoming friendly and rounder. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rounder