Meaning
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English around, arounde, from a- (from Old English a- (“on, at”)) + Middle English round (“circle, round”) borrowed from French, equivalent to a- + round. Cognate with Scots aroond, aroon (“around”). Displaced earlier Middle English umbe, embe (“around”) (from Old English ymbe (“around”)).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: