wrap·around
ˈrap-ə-ˌrau̇nd 
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
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
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
One bedroom includes access to a wraparound balcony, and there’s also a hidden staircase leading to the turret, offering far-reaching views across the estate.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The white clapboard house at the farm’s center has a wraparound porch that sprawls, somewhat untidily, over an enormous lawn — not at all in the sleek modernist style of Foster.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 July 2025
The wraparound porch adds curb appeal and space for outdoor entertaining, while the covered patio is ideal for string lights and evening gatherings.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
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
One bedroom includes access to a wraparound balcony, and there’s also a hidden staircase leading to the turret, offering far-reaching views across the estate.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The white clapboard house at the farm’s center has a wraparound porch that sprawls, somewhat untidily, over an enormous lawn — not at all in the sleek modernist style of Foster.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 16 July 2025
The wraparound porch adds curb appeal and space for outdoor entertaining, while the covered patio is ideal for string lights and evening gatherings.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wraparound
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“Wraparound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraparound. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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