all-around

Also all-round

[awl-uh-round]

adjective

1. able to do many things; versatile.

   an all-around player.

2. broadly applicable; not specialized.

   an all-around education.

3. inclusive; comprehensive; complete.

   an all-around failure.

all-around

adjective

1. (prenominal) the US equivalent of all-round

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-around¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Related Words

• versatile