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
The lavish corner primary suite has access to a wraparound balcony. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 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

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 9 Sep. 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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