Buy a round Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaʊnd
BY-uh ROWND
bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaʊnd
BY-uh ROWND
Definition
To pay for a drink for everyone in your group, usually at a bar or social event. Each person often takes turns to 'buy a round'.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; used mostly in bars or pubs when drinking alcohol. 'Buy a round' implies everyone at the table gets a drink, not just a single person. People usually take turns; not used for food. Don't confuse with 'buy a round of applause,' which is different.
Spanish: invitar una rondaPortuguese (BR): pagar uma rodadaPortuguese (PT): pagar uma rodadaChinese (Simplified): 请客一轮（饮料）Chinese (Traditional): 請客一輪（飲料）Hindi: सभी के लिए एक राउंड खरीदनाArabic: شراء جولة (من المشروبات)Bengali: সবার জন্য পানীয় কিনে দেওয়াRussian: угощать всех выпивкой - купить всем по кругуJapanese: みんなに一杯おごるVietnamese: bao một vòng đồ uống cho mọi ngườiKorean: 술 한잔씩 돌아가며 쏘다Turkish: herkese bir tur içki ısmarlamakUrdu: سب کے لیے مشروب خریدناIndonesian: mua lượt đồ uống cho mọi người
Example Sentences
It's my turn to buy a round for everyone.
basic
He loves to buy a round when he is at the bar.
basic
Who wants to buy a round next?
basic
Let's all stay for one more drink, and I'll buy a round.
natural
She surprised us by suddenly deciding to buy a round for the whole bar.
natural
If you buy a round, don't forget my usual drink!
natural