Definition of wraparound
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 terracesb : extending laterally to the outermost limits of the field of vision a wraparound movie screen
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1923
First Known Use of wraparound
1923
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wraparound
noun
wrap·around
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
1924
First Known Use of wraparound
1924
Other Clothing Terms
WRAPAROUND Defined for English Language Learners
wraparound
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adjective
Definition of wraparound for English Language Learners
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: going all or most of the way around something
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