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

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

The color scheme draws heavily on the 1951 class-winning 356 SL, painted Le Mans Silver Metallic and featuring a roundel on the door with the number 46. —Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 29 June 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