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

Examples of roundel in a Sentence

the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels

Recent Examples on the Web

The first time was in 1980, when it was refinished in the correct DB 180 Silver Metallic paint with No. 16 racing numbers in white roundels, as per its 1955 Monza livery. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024

This package delivers a gorgeous shade of Aventurine Green Metallic paint, a decal set in white, and customizable roundel race numbers. —Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024

The bulk of the car’s carbon-fiber exterior is finished in Nadal Red that is broken up by Frozen White on the doors and hood along with Gloss Black on the lower-body trim, wheels, and roundels. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024

Dukec’s team has also used tech to make BMW’s roundel more efficient, at least from a cost point of view. —Alex Goy, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2023

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