Ring around
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To encircle or go around something or someone.
The kids played ring around the rosie in the park.
Often appears as...
- ring around the rosie
- ring around the tree
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A noticeable circular blot or stain.
There's a coffee ring around the cup's base.
Often appears as...
- ring around the collar
- ring around the cup
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A repetitive cycle or process.
It's like a ring around of errors that never ends.
Often appears as...
- ring around of mistakes
- ring around of cycles
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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To form a circle or ring around, typically for protection or containment.
The police formed a ring around the accident site.
Often appears as...
- ring around the site
- ring around the protestors
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To encircle or go around something or someone.
The kids played ring around the rosie in the park.
Often appears as...
- ring around the rosie
- ring around the tree
phrase
A noticeable circular blot or stain.
There's a coffee ring around the cup's base.
Often appears as...
- ring around the collar
- ring around the cup
phrase
A repetitive cycle or process.
It's like a ring around of errors that never ends.
Often appears as...
- ring around of mistakes
- ring around of cycles
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To form a circle or ring around, typically for protection or containment.
The police formed a ring around the accident site.
Often appears as...
- ring around the site
- ring around the protestors
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Playful Origin
Often used in children's games, indicating a fun, lighthearted atmosphere.
Let's ring around the maypole at the fair!
Pro Tip 2/2Group Involvement
Implies multiple people participating in an action together.
The class held hands to ring around the globe display.
Pro Tip 1/2Playful Origin
Often used in children's games, indicating a fun, lighthearted atmosphere.
Let's ring around the maypole at the fair!
Pro Tip 2/2Group Involvement
Implies multiple people participating in an action together.
The class held hands to ring around the globe display.
Pro Tip 1/2Playful Origin
Often used in children's games, indicating a fun, lighthearted atmosphere.
Let's ring around the maypole at the fair!
Pro Tip 2/2Group Involvement
Implies multiple people participating in an action together.
The class held hands to ring around the globe display.
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