traffic circle

noun
UK: /ˈtræfɪk ˌsɜːkl/
US: /ˈtræfɪk ˌsɜːrkl/

  1. A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island.

    1. Turn right at the traffic circle.
    2. The accident occurred where the highway meets the traffic circle near the town center.

Synonyms

roundabout traffic island

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "traffic circle" is /ˈtræfɪk ˌsɜːkl/ in British English and /ˈtræfɪk ˌsɜːrkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "traffic circle": roundabout, traffic island.

Example usage of "traffic circle": "Turn right at the traffic circle.". More examples on the page.