wraparound

adjective wrap·around \ ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd \

|Updated on: 18 Jun 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 two-story ranch-style house, built in 1900 on 260 acres, with vaulted ceilings, a wraparound porch, three bedrooms, two baths and 3,349 square feet ($261 a square foot).

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "The most expensive homes in each of Oregon's counties (photos)," 12 June 2018
Outside there is a huge, wraparound porch, a screened-in porch near the outdoor dining room, and an in-ground pool.

— shannon rooney, Philly.com, "It's Shore Time: On the way to Cape May," 11 June 2018
Hospice, after all, is wraparound care designed for patients and their families.

— jeanne erdmann, chicagotribune.com, "At 100, my mom had dementia and needed hospice care. Getting it was nearly impossible.," 8 May 2018
The exteriors of glass, black steel, and stone are softened by the timber decks and ferns that line each floor's wraparound terrace.

— cnt editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "Best New Hotels in Asia," 1 May 2018
Both bedrooms open to the wraparound terrace, with eating and lounging areas.

— vivian marino, New York Times, "A $39.5 Million Penthouse at 740 Park Avenue," 27 Apr. 2018
The Sierra Towers unit has roughly 16-foot-high ceilings, plus wraparound terraces totaling about 4,000 square feet.

— candace taylor, WSJ, "Billionaire Scion Seeks $58 Million for Unfinished Penthouse," 7 Mar. 2018
Instead of stapling Nosek to the bench, Gallant sent him out to counter Winnipeg's fourth line and Nosek converted the rebound of a wraparound attempt by Pierre-Edouard Bellemare to restore Vegas' lead 43 seconds later.

— helene elliott, latimes.com, "Vegas’ latest show-stopper puts the Golden Knights one win away from a berth in Stanley Cup Final," 19 May 2018
Hospice, after all, is wraparound care designed for patients and their families.

— jeanne erdmann, chicagotribune.com, "At 100, my mom had dementia and needed hospice care. Getting it was nearly impossible.," 8 May 2018

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First Known Use of wraparound

1923

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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

Trust us: with its lofty magnolia trees and classic wraparound porch, Prescott House, the historic Victorian for sale at 120 North 6th Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida, will take your breath away from halfway down the block.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "This Historic Victorian For Sale on Amelia Island Redefines Outdoor Living," 7 June 2018
Not just the spins and wraparounds and high-flying rim runs.

— shawn windsor, Detroit Free Press, "Blake Griffin's Pistons debut worth the price, at least for one night," 1 Feb. 2018
The Singlefin looks nothing like your dorky traditional wraparound running shades.

— Outside Online, "The Best Women’s Running Kit of 2018," 15 May 2018
Another favorite of mine and my fellow spectators was a custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala wagon in an immaculate pale pistachio green paint job, with classic white wall tires and an amazing wraparound back window.

— heidi van horne, Houston Chronicle, "Car show celebrates influence of Edelbrock in custom, classic vehicles," 12 May 2018
The Stakes Room offers private wraparound balconies which provide phenomenal views of both the track and paddock.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Here's your chance to win tickets and do the Kentucky Derby (and Oaks) like a celebrity," 10 Apr. 2018
Specifically, the suit points out the similarities in the shape of the body, the wraparound windscreen and the easy-access mid-entry door.

— Fox News, "Tesla accused of copycat semi truck design in $2 billion patent lawsuit," 2 May 2018
Renderings in the Oregonian show images of a sleek, ultramodern stadium equipped with a transparent wraparound roof and, bafflingly, an adjacent nine-story tower.

— martin fritz huber, Outside Online, "Farewell, Old Hayward Field," 27 Apr. 2018
On the boat’s bottom deck, a dead ringer for Ben Affleck is stalking around in wraparound sunglasses.

— jacqueline detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "Where U.S. Special Forces Buy Their Weapons," 23 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of wraparound

1924

in the meaning defined at sense 1

See Words from the same year

NEW! Time Traveler

Other Clothing Terms

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

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wraparound

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