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 aerial listing photo shows off the wraparound deck, patio, and raised vegetable garden. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2024

Instead of looking like a glorified shipping container with a window cut into it, this one is awash in natural light and has a wraparound balcony that calls a SoCal beach house to mind. —Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024

Noun

The top-floor primary suite is another a standout, flaunting a wraparound balcony, a fireside seating area, and a vanity room, plus dual baths and walk-in closets. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024

After the Islanders evened the score when Anders Lee squeezed the rebound of his wraparound between Alexandar Georgiev and the near post at 5:33 of the first, the next 24-plus minutes were the worst of the season so far from the Colorado players in front of their goaltender. —Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024

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