all-around

American  

[awl-uh-round] / ˈɔl əˌraʊnd /

Also all-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.

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all-around British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of all-around

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Maye, who can run and chuck a sublime deep ball, is more of an all-around package than Brady was in his early 20s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kerr also sees similarities between how his Warriors used their 2015 championship run as a springboard to all-around dominance and what the Thunder are doing after lifting last year’s title.

From The Wall Street Journal

What do you get when you combine the relentless scoring of Kobe Bryant, the all-around dominance of Wilt Chamberlain and the gamebreaking efficiency of Stephen Curry?

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, Muncy had perhaps his best all-around season at the plate since a 2021 campaign in which he received MVP votes.

From Los Angeles Times

Among her six Olympic medals is also the all-around gold from the 2020 Games in Tokyo, which were held in 2021 due to pandemic restrictions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• versatile