rotunda

/roʊˈtʌndə/

/rəʊˈtʌndə/

Other forms: rotundas

When making the plans for your new house, consider adding a rotunda, or a round room. It will give the house a grand appearance and also allow you to walk in circles as much as you please.

You may have heard the adjective rotund to describe a person with a round shape. Rotunda, with an -a at the end, is a noun that refers to a type of building or room that is round and often has a dome on top. Rotundas are often found as part of large, important buildings such as capitol buildings and museums.

Definitions of rotunda

1. noun

   a building having a circular plan and a dome
   type of:

   building, edifice

   a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
2. noun

   a large circular room
   type of:

   room

   an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling