all-rounder

noun

all-round·​er ˈȯl-ˈrau̇n-dər How to pronounce all-rounder (audio)
Synonyms of all-roundernext
British
: one having many skills or uses

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This is a solid all-rounder that will please most gamers. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Admittedly, the all-rounder has been out of form with the bat of late. — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Let’s end with a great all-rounder—and a good product for getting acclimatized to using a body cream in your grooming routine. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Lane was happy to recommend the A7C II as a superbly performing all-rounder. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-rounder

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all-rounder was in 1864

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“All-rounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-rounder. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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