roundtable

noun

round·​ta·​ble ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce roundtable (audio)
variants or less commonly round table
plural roundtables also round tables
Synonyms of roundtablenext
1
: a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants
also : the participants in such a conference
2
a
Round Table : the large circular table of King Arthur and his knights
b
: the knights of King Arthur

Examples of roundtable in a Sentence

an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of roundtable was in the 14th century

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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

round table

noun
ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl
1
capitalized R&T : the large round table of King Arthur and his knights
2
usually roundtable : a meeting of several persons for discussion

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