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

Vegas took control of the game early in the third period with a 3-1 lead, but the Wild made a late push, fueled by a wraparound goal by Matt Boldy. —Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025

Outside, the wraparound porch was made for stargazing. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025

Suites start at 600 square feet, with a living room and fireplace, and go up to nearly 2,000 square feet for the Presidential Suite with a wraparound balcony, office, and kitchenette. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025

Start your morning with a gourmet three-course breakfast prepared by Tonia, then spend some time lounging on the wraparound porch or the expansive back garden. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 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