wraparound

adjective

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wrap·around | \ ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd

Definition of wraparound

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : made to be wrapped around something and especially the body a wraparound skirt

2a : 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

noun

Definition of wraparound (Entry 2 of 2)

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 This 1895 Victorian near the Stony Brook T stop and Southwest Corridor Park boasts a wraparound porch, durable slate roof, full woodshop, and restored windows. — BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: Victorian stunners from the class of 1895," 8 Apr. 2021 Long, wraparound ankle straps may seem overly complicated at first glance, but these versatile leather sandals open a world of possibility for just about any warm weather outfit. — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, "15 Pairs Of Cute Sandals For Stepping Into Warmer Days," 8 Apr. 2021 More twists and turns follow, some offering panoramas of distant mountains before finally ending atop the high perch of Massai Point at 6,870 feet with wraparound views. — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, "Road trip inspiration: Here are 7 things you don't want to miss in southern Arizona," 7 Apr. 2021 But Alex Killorn answered for the Lightning with a wraparound goal. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, "Dylan Strome returns from concussion protocol, but Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning," 19 Mar. 2021 Across the street is Renwick House (146 N. College Ave.), a late Victorian with a two-story turret, a large bay window and a wraparound porch. — Los Angeles Times, "Craftsman, Classical, Victorian and more: Claremont shows off its architecture on this driving tour," 17 Mar. 2021 Geordi La Forge, the chief engineer of the USS Enterprise-D, could perceive a large swath of electromagnetic spectrum with his wraparound VISOR prosthetic. — Gary Stix, Scientific American, "Touching the Light: Rats Get Fitted with Star Trek VISORs," 13 Feb. 2013 Outside, patrons will find plenty of picnic table seating on a wraparound porch area and lots of green space. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "First look at the brisket, sausage and ribs at Pinkerton's Barbecue, opening Saturday in downtown San Antonio," 12 Feb. 2021 Abbott’s 1937 photograph shows a jaunty villa designed in a transitional Greek Revival-Italianate style, with Italianate scroll-sawn brackets at the eaves and windows as well as a wraparound porch adorned with lively scrollwork. — New York Times, "Preserving New York’s Ties to the Underground Railroad," 8 Jan. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Alexandre Texier made a wraparound pass to an uncovered Nick Foligno, who scored his sixth goal. — Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Red Wings wake up early in 3-1 win over Columbus Blue Jackets," 28 Mar. 2021 Nick Foligno finished a wraparound pass through the crease by Alexandre Texier for his sixth goal. — Matt Schoch, Star Tribune, "Calvin Pickard makes 21 stops as Red Wings beat Blue Jackets," 27 Mar. 2021 The main salon is an open, airy design, with a level floor, wraparound windows along the sides providing natural light, and excellent headroom. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, "Azimut’s New Design-Forward 53-Foot Yacht Has a Floating Flybridge," 13 Mar. 2021 Above Monarch is Kessaku, a sushi lounge and wraparound observation deck that is expected to open March 24, 2021. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, "This new restaurant has the best skyline views in Dallas," 10 Mar. 2021 The top floor suites, with their long wraparound balconies, are worth the spend; the Pacific Suite is the largest at 838 square feet. — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, "Kaimana Beach Hotel: First In," 5 Mar. 2021 Plus, it’s smartly designed, with a wraparound zipper for easy access that doesn’t disturb your careful packing. — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, "Away just released its bestselling carry-on bag in a larger size," 18 Feb. 2021 Funds a day and night of safety and wraparound services for a survivor or their child in the Raphael House shelter. — Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, "Raphael House of Portland works to show domestic violence survivors ‘a view of a hopeful world’: Season of Sharing 2020," 16 Nov. 2020 With two decks, a wraparound deck off the living room and a private deck off the owner's bedroom, the home makes the most of its coveted St. Croix setting. — Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, "$1.3M home on Stillwater's St. Croix River bluff offers panoramic views," 26 Feb. 2021

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