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

Those views abound from throughout the house, including the upstairs primary bedroom where French doors open onto a wraparound balcony. —Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025

Balazs watched the fires burn from a wraparound balcony on the sixth floor that overlooks most of Los Angeles from east to west. —Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025

Noun

Just outside, my large wraparound porch had an outdoor shower, comfortable lounge area, dining table and chairs, and a refreshing plunge pool, all overlooking the incredible mountain and valley vistas. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025

Battery life is solid, and the wraparound titanium frame gives you a secure and stable fit. —K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 27 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