go-round

noun

ˈgō-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce go-round (audio)
: one of a series of recurring actions or events : round

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Journey are making their final go-round with a lineup featuring Castronovo, Schon, Cain, and singer Arnel Pineda, who joined the group in 2007, replacing original lead singer Steve Perry. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 In this go-round, all the franchise’s favorite tricks have lost their impact, and its provocations ring hollow. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 The sensory dome is expected to be the most expensive feature at a cost of about $153,500, followed by the we-go-round at a cost of about $50,000. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Robert Pattinson is back in Gotham City, and donning the batsuit isn’t as easy as his first go-round. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go-round

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of go-round was in 1891

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“Go-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-round. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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