all-rounder

noun

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

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Suitable for hardwood, tile, and carpet, the Roborock Q7 Max offers both vacuuming and mopping for an all-rounder that will clean up any mess. & John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025 The squad is led by 39-year-old Craig Ervine, who has played 25 Tests over 14 years, while another almost fortysomething, all-rounder Sikandar Raza, has also been recalled. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Van Aert, meanwhile, is a rider in a very different position, an all-rounder whose palmares is among the most impressive in the peloton. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Haller, a creative attacking midfielder, and Bulgarelli, an all-rounder in the centre of the pitch, operated behind Harald Nielsen, Serie A’s top scorer the previous season. Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness. Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 This midrange drone doesn't excel in any individual category but is a good all-rounder, with 30 minutes of battery life per battery charge, a flight range just under 4,000 feet and efficient brushless motors. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025 Volt Burlington Electric Bike Verdict The Burlington is a great all-rounder. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 There is a baseline level of all-rounder for modern Premier League centre-backs. Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 2025.

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