roundtable Meaning & Definition
ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl
What Does Roundtable Mean?
Roundtable is a noun that means a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants. It is also used to mean the participants in such a conference.
Roundtable at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | round-table conference, round table and colloquy |
| Plural | roundtables |
Roundtable Definition (Noun)
- a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants
- the participants in such a conference
- the large circular table of King Arthur and his knights
- the knights of King Arthur
Synonyms of Roundtable
round-table conferenceround tablecolloquyconferencecouncilforumpanelpanel discussionparleyround-robinseminarsymposium
Roundtable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Roundtable
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Roundtable in a Sentence
an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease
Word Forms & Grammar
round·ta·bles
round tables
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roundtable (plural roundtables)
Words That Rhyme With Roundtable
First Known Use
14th century
Pronouncing Roundtable
You say roundtable as /ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rau̇n(d)).
Common Questions About Roundtable
What part of speech is roundtable?
Roundtable is a noun.
What is another word for roundtable?
Close synonyms of roundtable are round-table conference, round table and colloquy. See the full list of roundtable synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of roundtable?
The plural of roundtable is roundtables.