wraparound

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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 white clapboard house at the farm’s center has a wraparound porch that sprawls, somewhat untidily, over an enormous lawn — not at all in the sleek modernist style of Foster. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 July 2025

Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The office opens to a wraparound balcony with skyline views. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025

One bedroom includes access to a wraparound balcony, and there’s also a hidden staircase leading to the turret, offering far-reaching views across the estate. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The wraparound porch adds curb appeal and space for outdoor entertaining, while the covered patio is ideal for string lights and evening gatherings. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 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