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

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

There are nine guest room categories ranging from the 300-square-foot superior double rooms (which offer a double bed and a small workspace) to the roomy 1,800-square-foot presidential suite, with two bedrooms, a wraparound balcony, as well as a separate dining and living area. —Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025

Noun

Photo : Elias Tahan French doors on one side of the great room open to a wraparound terrace. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025

The adults-only (18+) property offers bright, minimalist rooms alongside pop-up dinners, a wraparound deck, and the peaceful chirps of the coquí frog at night. —Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 23 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