roundel
noun
roun·del
ˈrau̇n-dᵊl 
1
: a round figure or object (such as a circular panel, window, or niche)
2
a
b
: an English modified rondeau
Examples of roundel in a Sentence
the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels
Recent Examples on the Web
This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
The test flight of the aircraft, which bears the Japanese roundel on its wing, lasted an hour, according to the specialist outlet The Aviationist.
—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for roundel
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
The test flight of the aircraft, which bears the Japanese roundel on its wing, lasted an hour, according to the specialist outlet The Aviationist.
—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for roundel
Cite this Entry
“Roundel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
