Phrase Hound found 839 phrases and 21 compound words that contain around. The most common are listed below. Open around in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 839
- all-aroundAble to do many or all things well.
- around the worldAround Earth from east to west, or west to east, thus crossing all meridians.
- turn aroundAlternative spelling of turnaround: The act of turning to face in the other direction.
- look aroundTo inspect a building or area.
- around the clockAll the time, or seemingly all the time; constantly.
- around the cornerImminent; very soon.
- go aroundTo move or spread from person to person.
- around the wayNearby, in the same neighborhood.
- run aroundTo be very busy doing many different things.
- come-aroundAny shot that curls around another rock.
- get aroundTo move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.
- work aroundUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, around.
- walk aroundTo walk with no planned destination; to meander.
- shop aroundTo actively search and compare options before making a selection or choice of vendor.
- long way aroundUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see long, way, around.
- hang aroundTo stay, linger, or loiter.
- move aroundTo relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
- around and aroundAlternative form of round and round: In a repeated circular motion.
- stick aroundTo stay; to linger; to remain.
- mess aroundTo fiddle idly.
- running aroundpresent participle and gerund of run around
- the other way aroundThe same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.
- play aroundTo behave in a silly, childish, or irresponsible way.
- sit aroundTo spend time sitting idly, not doing anything important.
- World-around
Compound words 21
- workaroundA means or method of circumventing an obstacle, particularly one arising from constraints, laws or regulatory requirements.
- wraparoundDesigned to be wrapped around the body and tied.
- aroundnessThe quality of being around.
- kickaroundAn impromptu soccer game without strict adherence to the rules.
- shootaroundAn informal practice session
- wherearoundAround which.
- therearoundAround that or them.
- turnaroundThe act of turning to face in the other direction.
- runaroundAn evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
- walkaroundA competitive dance in blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century.