all-around
adjective
variants
or less commonly all-round
1
: considered in or encompassing all aspects : comprehensive
the best all-around performance so far
2
: competent in many fields
an all-around performer
3
: having general utility or merit
an all-around tool
all around
adverb
Examples of all-around in a Sentence
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Jeremy Swayman and Jakub Chychrun both earned a look this month, but the third star belongs to Brandon Hagel, whose pesky all-around game has helped fuel the Lightning through some key absences.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Cyber Monday Printer Deals The Editors' Choice Epson EcoTank ET-4850 is an excellent all-around printer for home offices and small businesses, delivering reliable printing, scanning, copying, and even faxing without hassle.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
His all-around talent has been key to Miami’s push for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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“All-around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-around. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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