"circular" meaning in English

See circular in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(r)/ [UK], /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-circular.ogg [US] Forms: circular [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is circular it has the shape of a circle.
    Sense id: simple-circular-en-adj-PDFIr3dD

Noun

IPA: /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(r)/ [UK], /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-circular.ogg [US] Forms: circular [singular], circulars [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A circular is a printed advertisement or notice that is distributed to a lot of people. Synonyms: flyer
    Sense id: simple-circular-en-noun-FkQz8-jC
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          "text": "The wine glass left a circular stain on the table."
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