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adjective wrap·around \ ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd \

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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Entire communities could take refuge inside — within wraparound defensive galleries.

— rick steves' europe, The Seattle Times, "Romania’s countryside: A land that time forgot," 15 Aug. 2017
At the center of the park, a two-story Southern-style mansion, with imposing white columns and a wraparound porch, anchors the surrounding area filled with lush greenery and signature moss-draped live oaks.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "Get away with the girls at this beachfront resort," 4 Aug. 2017
The venue, which includes a wraparound deck, is a joint project of the city of Del Mar, the Del Mar Village Association, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, San Diego Tourism Authority and Breeder’s Cup host committee and organizations.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Beachside tent to host Breeders' Cup visitors," 28 July 2017
Favorite outdoor feature: The wraparound front porch, which has seating that includes a swing bed.

— lori johnston, ajc, "Transitional take on century-old Queen Anne in historic West End," 26 July 2017
Runners can work out on a treadmill facing a wraparound screen that puts them in a virtual Central Park.

— justin davidson, Daily Intelligencer, "The Strange State of New York’s Street-Level Retail Storefronts," 14 July 2017
All five of the bedrooms in the main house provide access to the wraparound terraces, where views of Mt. Diablo can be found.

— satinder haer, ELLE Decor, "Steph Curry Shoots For $3.195 Million As He Relists His California Estate," 30 June 2017
One would allow districts to apply for grants to provide wraparound services like social and emotional supports.

— arika herron, Indianapolis Star, "Beyond test scores: Indiana schools could get graded for culture and climate," 30 June 2017
Priced at just $89,900—and featuring the double-decker, wraparound porch of our dreams—

— elizabeth finkelstein, Country Living, "Won't Someone Please Buy This $89,900 South Carolina Home?," 15 June 2017

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First Known Use of wraparound

1923

Other Clothing Terms

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wraparound

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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

There's storage under the bed and open wraparound shelving to hold plenty of supplies and nicknacks.

— courtney campbell, Country Living, "Take a Peek Inside This Adorable Tiny House That's Just 100 Square Feet," 24 Aug. 2017
The Teen Choice performer wore a neon pink wraparound gown with a deep-V neckline, a thigh-high slit and lots and lots of diamonds.

— emily kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, "The Teen Choice Awards Style and Beauty Moments You Can't Miss," 14 Aug. 2017
Burke’s Instagram is a trove of her own maximalist pileups: wraparound pygmy rings, anthropomorphic suns with their tongues wagging, a dainty torso of a hermaphrodite.

— laura regensdorf, Vogue, "Meet the Rome-Based Jewelry Designer Who Matches Her Rings to Her Manicure," 19 July 2017
The rest of the details—from the flat but conservatively tapered handlebars to the custom wraparound fenders to the teardrop cutouts in the chainring—are an exercise in restraint, classicism, and good taste.

— rene chun, WIRED, "Review: Stromer ST1 X," 15 July 2017
NOW: While there aren't any current plans to return Morgus local airwaves, his wraparounds have been occasionally resurrected and repackaged for local TV.

— mike scott, NOLA.com, "1959: Morgus the Magnificent premieres on New Orleans TV," 5 July 2017
Ottawa, looking crisp and confident, finished the flurry 24 seconds after Brassard’s goal, with Smith beating Fleury on a wraparound, chasing him from the game.

— the associated press, New York Times, "Senators Chase Marc-Andre Fleury and Overwhelm Injury-Riddled Penguins," 17 May 2017
The 14th DVC property will take inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, with 26 cabins on the shore of Bay Lake with wraparound screened-in porches, indoor-outdoor fireplaces and hot tubs.

— richard tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "There's more than just Pandora on Disney's plate this summer," 16 May 2017
LINCOLN PARK The Blanchard The contemporary French restaurant debuted a 64-seat wraparound patio last year.

— adam lukach and samantha nelson, chicagotribune.com, "100-plus Chicago patios and rooftops for summer eating and drinking," 12 May 2017

First Known Use of wraparound

1924

Other Clothing Terms

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

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