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

Photo : Lux Hunters / ONE Sotheby's International Realty A curved wall of glass gives way to a wraparound balcony. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025

The wraparound porch has a putting green, and there’s a lower deck with a fire pit and a tiki bar for the adults. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025

There’s also a wraparound porch that offers up major curb appeal with plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025

The bathroom and kitchen need some updating, but the house is nicely integrated with its surroundings, including the wraparound porch nestled among the tree line. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wraparound

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background

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