wraparound

adjective wrap·around \ ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of wraparound

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

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The kitchen counter sits below a wraparound window at the front of the trailer for panoramic views while cooking.

— jonathan welsh, WSJ, "The Ultimate Road-Trip Accommodation: A Tiny RV," 24 Aug. 2017
This 2,458-square-foot apartment has three bedrooms and three and a half baths, along with two wraparound terraces totaling 705 square feet, according to the Douglas Elliman listing.

— vivian marino, New York Times, "Recent Sales and Boldface Names, Including Taylor Swift," 3 Nov. 2017
The four-bedroom pad spans across two floors, measuring 7,000 square feet in size — not including the 2,400-square-foot wraparound terrace that showcases unbelievable views of the Empire State Building and all of downtown Manhattan.

— sara tardiff, ELLE Decor, "Rihanna Paid $50,000 A Month For This NYC Apartment — And Now It's For Sale," 30 Oct. 2017
Other highlights include a dramatic fireplace with a black backsplash and a wraparound terrace.

— jack flemming, latimes.com, "'Scandal' producer Betsy Beers picks up the house next door in Bel-Air," 8 Sep. 2017
Offering this wraparound help isn’t cheap, but Mr. Protzman says that such services make fiscal sense.

— emily bobrow, WSJ, "Teaching Adult Skills to At-Risk Youth," 11 Aug. 2017
Visitors can also sip on a sample and lounge on a wraparound patio.

— star-telegram, "November restaurant news: New steak, wine, cocktails and more," 1 Nov. 2017
The living room features 10-foot accordion doors that open to the wraparound Ipe wood deck.

— jack flemming, latimes.com, "Judy Garland’s former Malibu beach house lists for sale at $3.7 million," 18 Oct. 2017
The five-bedroom apartment that just sold at 70 Vestry will span about 7,800 square feet on the top two floors, plus a roughly 2,000-square-foot wraparound roof deck.

— candace taylor, WSJ, "Tribeca Penthouse Listed for $65 Million Goes Into Contract," 26 July 2017

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First Known Use of wraparound

1923

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

wraparound

noun

Definition of wraparound

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

Recent Examples of wraparound from the Web

On the interior, the RS 5 Sportback has Audi’s typical wraparound dashboard and S sport seats, but with RS embossing and a flat-bottomed steering wheel, sport gearshift, and steel pedals.

— hannah elliott, Bloomberg.com, "Audi Adds to ‘Coupe’ Confusion With 2019 RS 5 Sportback," 27 Mar. 2018
One side opens to a covered wraparound deck with a brick barbecue and an outdoor dining area; the other side opens to a garden with fruit trees.

— vivian marino, New York Times, "House Hunting in … Uruguay," 31 Jan. 2018
The interior of the 19th-century landmark has been off-limits due to ongoing restoration work, but the wraparound (and around, and around) porch still offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Connecticut River Valley and beyond.

— jon gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "Rain or shine, Pioneer Valley in Western Mass. is great for a quick getaway," 16 Mar. 2018
Henrique then put them ahead at 5:42, beating Jarry with a wraparound while the rookie was caught flatfooted at the opposite post trying to get his stick back.

— USA TODAY, "Anaheim Ducks beat Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to four second-period goals," 18 Jan. 2018
The 2,598-square-foot penthouse features an 853-square-foot wraparound and setback terrace and 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows that will put some sunshine in your pocket/home.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "Justin Timberlake Is Selling His Contemporary Soho Penthouse For $8 Million," 6 Mar. 2018
Matthew Phillips almost beats Shane Farkas with a wraparound at the first period buzzer.

— dylan bumbarger, OregonLive.com, "Winterhawks 2, Royals 1," 24 Feb. 2018
Their momentum stalled when the Sabres went on a second power play and Evander Kane converted on a wraparound at 13:09.

— helene st. james, Detroit Free Press, "Buffalo Sabres stun Detroit Red Wings at overtime horn, 3-2," 22 Feb. 2018
Ottawa took the lead on Paajarvi's first with the Senators on a wraparound midway through the period.

— USA TODAY, "Hoffman scores in OT as Senators beat Predators 4-3," 8 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of wraparound

1924

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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