hand round

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To pass something to everyone in a group.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The waiters were handing round champagne to the guests.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hand round” mean?

To pass something to everyone in a group.

Is “hand round” formal or informal?

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