
Expressions on "round" or "circle" - WordReference Forums
Nov 25, 2010 · It's both correct and understandable to say something is 'in the shape of a circle', or 'circle-shaped', but the former, in particular, is less efficient, and sounds/reads less 'natural'. …
round vs. circular | WordReference Forums
Jan 14, 2011 · Round and Circular do not really have a lot of difference as adjectives, but technically a Circular object is anything that resembles a circle (two-dimensional), while a …
circle or round? - WordReference Forums
Jun 27, 2021 · "Circle" is a noun so it is the better of the two options. "Round", in this sense, is an adjective, so it wouldn't be correct. You might also say a "circular shape" or a "round shape".
in a round/ in a circle - WordReference Forums
Jan 25, 2011 · A theater "in the round" is one in which spectators sit in a circle on all sides (or most of the way) of the stage, rather than on just one side of the stage. There are churches in …
name for a circular square | WordReference Forums
Apr 20, 2016 · If you search Google Maps for "ariel circle milford ma" or "wachusett circle lexington ma," you will find short, straight streets in the towns of Milford and Lexington, …
all year long vs. all year round | WordReference Forums
May 27, 2007 · The expression "year round" conjures up the image of a circle, or cycle, of months and seasons, implying the repetition. "Year long" conjures up a straight line from one end to …
tiny round things with milk they give with coffee
Aug 29, 2013 · Sadly, I hardly ever see those tiny round things with milk. Around here they almost always have either cream or half-and-half (a mixture of half cream, half milk). I take milk in my …
Is dome the name of this utensil? | WordReference Forums
Oct 17, 2017 · What is the name of the utensil/container that I often see in movies and at restaurants. The utensil which is used to cover the food.Which needs to be lifted to see the …
See you round like a rissole , doughnut | WordReference Forums
Sep 25, 2006 · It simply means "see you round" (i.e. goodbye). The rissole part is an unnecessary extra. A rissole is like a round hamburger patty, so the phrase is describing something round, …
De Tin Marin De Do Pin Gue | WordReference Forums
Mar 29, 2005 · Children would say this rhyme, pointing with each new word to one of the people (or perhaps things) in a group, going round in a circle. The person they were pointing at when …