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

After winning back-to-back Big Ten gymnast of the week awards, Chiles won the all-around individual title Saturday, finishing with a total of 39.675.

From Los Angeles Times

Chiles secured her second straight Big Ten Gymnast of the Week after posting a 39.575 all-around score in Utah.

From Los Angeles Times

"Derek was a devoted father, a generous member of the charitable Water Rats, an avid golfer and all-around good man who will be greatly missed," Henry added.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• versatile