ringformation

noun
UK /ˈrɪŋfɔːˌmeɪʃən/
US /ˈrɪŋfɔːrˌmeɪʃən/

A ringformation is when things line up to make a circle or a ring.

The children sat in a ringformation around the storyteller.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In chemistry, a ringformation is when atoms join together to make a closed loop.

The molecule's ringformation made it very stable.

3. In sports, a ringformation is a circle of players around a teammate.

The team formed a ringformation to celebrate the goal.

4. In nature, a ringformation can be a circle of stones or plants.

We found a ringformation of mushrooms in the forest.