wraparound

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adjective

wrap·​around ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce wraparound (audio)
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

wraparound

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noun

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

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Adjective
Guests sip wine and snack on cheeseboards on the wraparound porch. Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025 After, guests can stroll the landscaped grounds or settle into an Adirondack chair on the wraparound porch. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Upstairs, a secluded primary retreat comes with a corner fireplace, a wraparound balcony overlooking canyon vistas, a dressing room, and a spacious bath equipped with dual vanities and a mosaic-tiled shower. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 Where to stay The wraparound porch at The Kearsarge Inn, a late-19th-century New England colonial-style home, practically begs guests to sip a cup of tea in one of the wicker chairs. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wraparound

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wraparound was in 1923

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“Wraparound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraparound. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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wraparound

adjective
wrap·​around
ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd
1
: made to be wrapped around the body
a wraparound skirt
2
: made to curve from the front around to the side
wraparound sunglasses
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