roundel
noun
roun·del ˈrau̇n-dᵊl 
1
: a round figure or object (such as a circular panel, window, or niche)
2
a
: rondel sense 2a
b
: an English modified rondeau
Synonyms
- circle
- cirque
- ring
- round
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Example Sentences
the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels
Recent Examples on the Web There’s nothing wrong with the roundel on Dylan’s forehead, of course, or with the other circles that the designer Martin Sharp used to depict the musician’s hair. 
New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Other visual touches that tie Ford’s 2022 car to the one from 1966 include a matte roundel showing the number five and made of carbon fiber on the door panels. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 9 Apr. 2022 The right side of the helmets and the shoulders of the jerseys display the roundel. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Dec. 2021 The new emblem—inspired by the classic BMW Motorsport logo—will replace the standard blue and white roundel on the vehicle's front and rear and on the wheel hubs. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 27 Nov. 2021 The popular roundel crest has been eschewed in favor of a pennant-style shield, which is actually a nod to the shape of the Ohio state flag. Demetrius Bell, Forbes, 10 May 2021 The Warthog also features the U.S. Army Air Force roundel painted on each of the engine nacelles housing the TF-34 engines. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Mar. 2021 One of the most important details of the painting is the roundel that the young man holds. Town & Country, 21 Jan. 2021 But when and why the roundel was added remain points of contention. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2020 See More
New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Other visual touches that tie Ford’s 2022 car to the one from 1966 include a matte roundel showing the number five and made of carbon fiber on the door panels. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 9 Apr. 2022 The right side of the helmets and the shoulders of the jerseys display the roundel. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Dec. 2021 The new emblem—inspired by the classic BMW Motorsport logo—will replace the standard blue and white roundel on the vehicle's front and rear and on the wheel hubs. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 27 Nov. 2021 The popular roundel crest has been eschewed in favor of a pennant-style shield, which is actually a nod to the shape of the Ohio state flag. Demetrius Bell, Forbes, 10 May 2021 The Warthog also features the U.S. Army Air Force roundel painted on each of the engine nacelles housing the TF-34 engines. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Mar. 2021 One of the most important details of the painting is the roundel that the young man holds. Town & Country, 21 Jan. 2021 But when and why the roundel was added remain points of contention. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French rondel, roundel, from rund round — more at round
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
roundels
noun
as in circles
something with a perfectly round circumference the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels Synonyms & Similar Words
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