wraparound

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adjective

wrap·​around ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd 

1

: made to be wrapped around something and especially the body

a wraparound skirt

2

a

: shaped to follow a contour

especially : made to curve from the front around to the side

wraparound sunglasses

wraparound terraces

b

: extending laterally to the outermost limits of the field of vision

a wraparound movie screen

wraparound

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noun

1

: a garment (such as a dress) made with a full-length opening and adjusted to the figure by wrapping around

2

: an object that encircles or especially curves and laps over another

Examples of wraparound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The largest rooms are the Explorer Suites, which range from 657 to 1,024 square feet, with a wraparound balcony, private veranda, living room, dining area, and a bathroom that features a bathtub in addition to a shower. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024

Elsewhere, the main-floor primary suite has a wraparound balcony and slatted wood doors. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024

Noun

The Sabres recovered the loose puck, and Benson capitalized with a wraparound goal after four seconds passed on the clock. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

Evening: Culinary Arts Return to the Conrad for sunset drinks at The Beaudry Room, where the signature Pisco Sour pairs perfectly with the wraparound terrace views. —David Hochman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wraparound

adjective

wrap·​around

ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd

1

: made to be wrapped around the body

a wraparound skirt

2

: made to curve from the front around to the side

wraparound sunglasses