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

2 of 2

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

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The wedding weekend wrapped up on Sunday with a day party at Nikki Beach, which included dinner bites on the wraparound balcony at the Howard Hughes suite at the Eden Rock. Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023 The five-window model had a wraparound window behind the doors to give better side and rear visibility. David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024 The three-story space boasts an indoor slide, a wraparound balcony with a whirlpool, an outdoor patio with table tennis and direct access to Surfside. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024 Enjoy a bottle or a flight paired with charcuterie in one of the winery's cozy nooks or on the wraparound porch. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2024 Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and a wraparound balcony also provide sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024 Of course, the environment is made for living outdoors, and for that, there’s a billiards area set up on the wraparound porch, along with an outdoor kitchen and lounge area. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024 Photo: Four Seasons Sotheby’s Mid-century house with fun architectural details including a wraparound porch that connects to the garage via a gangplank-looking bridge. Curbed Staff, Curbed, 17 Nov. 2023 The wraparound driveway leads to two garages that have five bays for cars or a workshop. Jeastman, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2023
Noun
Adjacent to the dining area is a solarium with stained glass panels, beyond which lies the wraparound deck. James McClain, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Unlike typical passport wallets featuring snap closures, this one boasts a wraparound zipper instead — ensuring the secure storage of passports, credit cards, cash, and more during your journeys. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 The appeal of the Moana Surfrider is its elegant lobby and wraparound, beachfront porch. Nerdwallet, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024 Oh, and in the wraparound, poor Frank Grimes is resurrected as part of a Homer revenge squad, only to be summarily slain once more. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2023 Outside, the wraparound terrace adds another 421 square feet. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2024 The house has a huge wraparound porch and comes with a new metal roof and eight French doors. Curbed Staff, Curbed, 19 Jan. 2024 The Auberge resort will embrace southern cottage architecture and style, with details like a wraparound porch, wicker furniture, and gingham upholstery. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023 The helm station, with its single captain’s chair and view of the water through the wraparound windshield, has the commanding position in this second lounge. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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