English · Word Candidate

circular

/ˈsɜː.kjə.lə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: circulars · circularing · circulared

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or relating to a circle.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

In the shape of, or moving in, a circle.

Adjective

Near-synonyms: oval; round; toroid, ringlike, round-like

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An advertisement, directive or notice intended for mass circulation.

Noun

The pigeon-hole was also stuffed with circulars and hand-bills.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A sleeveless cloak cut from a circular pattern.

NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “circular” mean?

Of or relating to a circle.

Is “circular” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.