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
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
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Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
After, guests can stroll the landscaped grounds or settle into an Adirondack chair on the wraparound porch.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, a secluded primary retreat comes with a corner fireplace, a wraparound balcony overlooking canyon vistas, a dressing room, and a spacious bath equipped with dual vanities and a mosaic-tiled shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Where to stay The wraparound porch at The Kearsarge Inn, a late-19th-century New England colonial-style home, practically begs guests to sip a cup of tea in one of the wicker chairs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Guests sip wine and snack on cheeseboards on the wraparound porch.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
After, guests can stroll the landscaped grounds or settle into an Adirondack chair on the wraparound porch.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Upstairs, a secluded primary retreat comes with a corner fireplace, a wraparound balcony overlooking canyon vistas, a dressing room, and a spacious bath equipped with dual vanities and a mosaic-tiled shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Where to stay The wraparound porch at The Kearsarge Inn, a late-19th-century New England colonial-style home, practically begs guests to sip a cup of tea in one of the wicker chairs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wraparound
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“Wraparound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraparound. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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